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South Dakota 4-H Club Officer Guide
Leadership is the ability to influence the thinking and actions of people. Good leadership helps others in the group to become the best they can be and it inspires everyone to want to “make the best better.” It requires willingness to tackle a new job and persistence to see it through.
Does Crown Rust in Oats Cause Problems for Livestock?
When wet, cool conditions predominate in the spring, crop producers may have to deal with crown rust in oats. When this crop disease is abundant, questions from livestock producers arise. Could crown rust in oats harm livestock if it’s present on pasture or in hay?
Fall Noxious Weed Control
Fall weed control can give the best weed control, but it also can be a poor time. If the noxious weeds were sprayed or clipped earlier this summer, and there is good weed growth now, this would be an excellent time to spray these weeds and get a good kill.
Fall Lawn Weed Control
Fall is the time to control tough perennial broadleaf lawn weeds. The target weeds in the fall are dandelion, ground ivy, creeping bell flower, field bindweed and white clover.
Bike Safety
View information about the benefits of biking and how to ride safely.
Are There Praying Mantises in South Dakota?
The short answer to the title of the article is "yes." Both the European mantis and the Chinese mantis can be found in South Dakota. As their names indicate, neither species is native to North America.
Private Applicator Training for Pesticides
Private applicator certification is required before an agricultural producer can purchase or use a restricted use pesticide.
Private Property vs. Public Access: Managing Non-Meandering Waters in South Dakota's Prairie Pothole Region
Fact sheet on managing non-meandering waters in South Dakota's prairie pothole region.
Crops
During the growing season, SDSU Extension provides weekly production recommendations.
Forage
SDSU Extension works with forage producers, providing them with access to quick tests, research-based information, and best management practices to help maximize yields and nutritional quality of forages.