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Leafy Spurge Management in the Early Summer
Early summer and fall integrated management tactics are critical for leafy spurge management. Now is the time to consider implementing early summer management tactics for leafy spurge.
High-Quality Silage Making & Safe Practices: Both are necessities
Throughout the forage growing season many producers are putting up silage piles. To this point they have been predominately forages such as haylage or small grain silage; however, we will soon be moving into corn silage cutting season.
Resources to Stay Safe on Specialty Crop Farms
When was the last time you’ve thought about safety on your farm? View a collection of science-based safety resources for small and medium-scale commercial specialty crop farms from the field to the market.
What to Do About Flood-Damaged Trees
Fact sheet on what to do about flood-damaged trees
Farm Safety: Making it a daily habit
We know that agriculture ranks as one of the most dangerous occupations causing an estimated 167 lost-work-time injuries on a daily basis, of which 5% result in permanent impairment, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In addition, approximately 20 farm workers per 100,000 die annually, with the leading cause of these deaths being tractor overturns.
Your Cash Crop Flooded Out. What’s Plan B?
With significantly higher than normal precipitation in eastern South Dakota, many producers will soon be seeking a "Plan B" for their flooded-out row crops.
Backyard Natural Resources Webinar Series
Learn how to support healthy ecosystems in your backyard and beyond in this webinar series.
Postemergence Herbicide Applications Need to Happen Soon in Soybean
In soybean crops, postemergence herbicides should be applied to smaller weeds, but proper scouting is likely necessary before application. Learn everything you need to know before making an application this growing season.
SDSU Extension co-hosting virtual Forage Field Day
August 02, 2024
Forage Field Day brings together experts, producers, and industry professionals to provide panel discussions and presentations on forage-related topics. Originally scheduled to be held in Concord, Nebraska, event organizers moved to a virtual-only event to accommodate a wider audience.
SDSU Extension hosting Integrated Pest Management Field School
July 08, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension will host an Integrated Pest Management Field School on July 23, 2024, by Volga.