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South Dakota Tar Spot Update: November 8, 2024

In late October, tar spot was identified on dried field corn being sold for decoration at a big box store in eastern South Dakota. This fungal disease can be identified by the black lesions that are on both sides of the leaf.

Now is the Time to Plan for Noxious Weed Control in 2025

Since most of South Dakota has experienced several frosts, the opportunities for fall herbicide applications are likely over. Now is the time to plan for noxious weed management for both spring and fall tactics.

Gardener holding a tub of used coffee grounds in a garden.

Spent Coffee Grounds: Fertilizer or Not?

Should you put used coffee grounds in your compost pile? How about on your garden, or in your raised bed?

SDSU Extension launches new on-demand financial training

November 15, 2024

Your Money Your Goals is a free, on-demand training course for anyone looking to improve their financial skills.

A plot of land from the side, with plant roots growing down into the soil

SDSU Extension 2025 Crop Hour webinar series starts in January

November 18, 2024

Crop Hour provides producers and industry professionals with information to navigate the
challenges and opportunities of farming in South Dakota. People can participate live via Zoom or watch the recorded presentations on YouTube.

Money Talk for Women

The goal of Money Talk for Women is to increase participant’s knowledge on the topics of financial basics, estate planning, insurance, investing, and retirement planning.

Left: Christmas trees growing at a German farm. Right: Poinsettia plant on display at a Mexican Christmas market.

Cultural History of the Christmas Tree and Poinsettia (Cuetlaxochitl)

Christmas trees and poinsettias are the two plants that symbolize the Christmas season, but why do these plants hold that place that? And where did the association with Christmas originate?

Left: Holiday greenery arranged in a porch pot. Right: Homemade Christmas wreath hanging on a door.

Create Your Own Holiday Greenery This Season!

If you’re already itching to get back into the garden, holiday-themed pots and wreaths can add a fresh touch to the season and bring a little natural cheer to the holidays!

green plants next to a chair next to a window

The Benefits of Having Houseplants

Whether you choose to fill your home with a variety of plants, or simply add one or two, houseplants offer numerous advantages.

SDSU Extension to host Money Talk for Women

December 02, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension will host a virtual educational series to help women become more financially empowered.