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Wildfire Aftermath: Beef Cattle Health Considerations
Smoke inhalation, burns and thermal injury, exertion, stress, and injuries suffered during escape can all cause longer-term effects on cattle that have survived wildfires or building fires.
Weed Control in No-Till Gardens
Mulch is the key to successful weed control in no-till gardening. It is best to start a no-till garden in the fall to give applied mulch the time to breakdown and suppress any weed growth.
Snailcase Bagworms in South Dakota
A unique insect that has been observed in South Dakota is the snailcase bagworm. Snailcase bagworms are wingless moths that spend their entire life in spiral-shaped “snail” cases, which they build around themselves using a combination of silk, soil particles and fecal matter.
Stem Canker Developing in Some Soybean Fields
A few soybean fields are showing some wilting plants due to stem canker. The field entries and head rows are the most-impacted parts of these fields. The current dry conditions are stressing the plants and causing early development of the disease.
Utilize a Fungicide For Crown Rust Prevention in Oats
If you are growing oats this year for grain, be sure to scout and plan a fungicide application to protect the oats from crown rust.
Blister Beetles Causing Problems in Gardens
Typically, we don’t see a lot of issues with blister beetle feeding in gardens. However, when they show up, blister beetles can rapidly defoliate plants.
Yellow Toadflax Control
Yellow toadflax is a short-lived perennial plant that infests pasture and rangeland. If not controlled, it can displace native plant species and increase the potential for soil erosion. Learn some tactics for managing it.
Wild Columbine
Red columbine, Aquilegia canadensis, is this week’s native perennial to know. Also known as wild columbine, this plant has striking red flowers that droop from the ends of tall stalks.
Northern and Western Corn Rootworm in South Dakota
Fact sheet on Northern and Western Corn Rootworm in South Dakota
Will Dectes Stem Borer Be a Problem for Sunflowers in 2023?
Dectes stem borer are a major topic for sunflower management in South Dakota every year. If drought conditions persist, this pest may cause problems in sunflower if left unadressed.