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Fit on the Farm
Although regular job duties on the farm may include intense physical tasks, aerobic physical activity is still needed in addition to the short burst, physical tasks.

Communication: Importance of Social Support in Agriculture
Maintaining open communication and seeking social support can help producers get through difficult times.

Are you ready for winter? ¿Està listo para el invierno?
The first winter experience can be a challenge if you don’t know what is ahead, except for that there will be snow and cold. Some simple tips will help you survive the snow, ice and low temperatures.

Sorghum Trial Results
In 2024, sorghum trials were conducted in 2 locations in South Dakota.

Student Loan TIPS (Texting Intervention Program)
According to U.S. Department of Education data, 30% of federal student loans were in deferment and forbearance while 7% were in default (Cho, Johnson, Kiss, O’Neill, Mountain, & Gutter, 2016).
SDSU Extension Master Gardener Online Reporting System
Better Impact is a web-based tool where Master Gardeners can log their hours, update their contact information, see the latest news, and much more.

Earl Dailey Memorial Endowment Grants
View the criteria and applications for the Earl Dailey Memorial Endowment Professional Improvement Grant and Project Grant.

Minimizing Hay Storage Loss From Heating or Fires
Successful hay storage is essential to preserving high quality forage, while ensuring desired performance from livestock and deterring economic losses from unwanted hay storage fires.

Spotted Wing Fruit Fly Damaging Fruit Crops
The spotted wing fruit fly is a new pest problem that originated in Asia and was only first identified here in the United States in California in 2008. It was first seen in South Dakota in 2013.

Dealing With Flea Beetles
Flea beetles are a common pest in South Dakota vegetable gardens.