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Assessing Winter Wheat Stands
After long, tough winters, producers often have concerns about winter wheat stands. Learn some tips for assessing plant stands and deciding what to do with your wheat plantings this spring.
Alfalfa Weevil Activity Prediction Update: May 15, 2023
During the last week, the entire state reached enough degree days to have active alfalfa larvae. In areas with the highest accumulation of degree days, alfalfa should be scouted to ensure that alfalfa weevils don’t cause extensive defoliation.
McCrory Gardens Trial Report
Trial reports for McCrory Gardens
SDSU Extension, McCrory Gardens to host 2023 Garden Discovery Festival
May 15, 2023
SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens are kicking off their summer programming with the 2023 Garden Discovery Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. CST on May 21 at McCrory Gardens in Brookings, South Dakota.
A Look Back at Top-Performing Perennials From the 2022 McCrory Gardens Trial
Are you looking for new ideas of what to grow in your garden? Take a look at six of the top-performing perennials as judged during the 2022 growing season at McCrory Gardens.
Check Your Houseplants for Pests
Houseplants are susceptible to a variety of pests. The following article outlines some of the more common household pests, including: spider mites, mealybugs, and scale. We will discuss strategies for scouting out and managing these pests to avoid prolonged damage to your houseplants.
Using Compost in Raised Beds and Containers
Compost is often mixed with soil to create a more-fertile growing media, as well as to increase the ability of the soil to hold both air and water. Learn some expert tips for using it in raised beds!
Alfalfa Weevil Activity Prediction Update: May 19, 2023
Forecasted weather conditions are ideal for alfalfa weevil activity, and early detection of feeding activity will prevent extensive defoliation.
Considerations for Preemergence Herbicides
Weeds emerging with crop plants have the potential to reduce yields. Learn some tips for applying preemergence herbicides to control weeds before emergence to ensure that your yields aren't limited by early-season weeds.
SDSU Extension to host High Tunnel Field Day featuring Webster-area farmers
June 25, 2024
SDSU Extension is hosting a High Tunnel Field Day from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. CST June 5 at Waldner Farms, 522 E. First Ave., Webster, South Dakota.