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Application of Nitrogen Fertilizer in Soybeans

SDSU Extension conducted a study during the 2016 growing season at five Eastern South Dakota sites to evaluate the effects of added N fertilizer (as urea) on soybean yields.

A young man driving a soil sampling tool into a soybean field

Consider SCN Sampling This Spring

Soybean cyst nematode management starts with a soil test to determine the presence or absence of this nematode in the soil.

Several amaryllis bulbs with roots and green shoots beginning to emerge.

Caring for Amaryllis From Bulb to Bloom

Amaryllis are beautiful, flowering bulbs that are easy to grow and can brighten up your home during the dark days of winter. This article offers some tips for purchasing and caring for them.

Variety of colorful poinsettia plants on display at a retail store.

Poinsettias: Selecting and Caring for the Most-Popular Holiday Plant

With the holiday season already underway, garden centers, floral shops and popular retail chains are full of poinsettias. Learn some tips for selecting and caring for them in this article.

Three holiday cacti. From left: Easter cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, Christmas cactus.

A Cactus for Every Holiday: Caring for This Popular Indoor Plant

Many people may not realize that there are three distinct species of holiday cacti: Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. This article explains the different types of holiday cacti and how to care for them.

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Aquaculture Comes to South Dakota: Part 1

Aquaculture has expanded beyond Asia, Central America and the farm ponds of southern states up north to South Dakota. Of course, fish production in South Dakota opens a new market for the state’s soybean farmers.

A field of soybeans with leaves flipping upward.

Drought Stress Symptoms in Soybean

Soybeans in South Dakota are in their moisture-critical reproductive stage. Drought stress during this growth stage can significantly impact yield, so here are some things to look for.

A group of white, transparent, and orange colored larva on a soybean stem

Gall Midge Larvae in Soybean Stems

Gall midge larvae were observed recently in soybean stems from a field in South Dakota. These insects were found under the epidermis of the stem that was slightly above the soil line.

A combine harvesting soybeans and emptying them into a nearby tractor trailer

Harvesting For Maximum Soybean Yields

Numerous studies have been conducted over the last 40 years on soybean combine losses which show that yield loss can be as high as 15 percent.

Crop Hour

SDSU Extension will deliver a series of virtual Crop Hour webinars January 7 to February 27, 2025, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. CST.