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SDSU Extension invites public to free Winter Wheat field tours
June 04, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension invites all wheat producers, agronomists and agricultural professionals to attend the upcoming Winter Wheat Variety Tours on June 9, 2026.
SDSU Extension Invites Growers to Take Coffee Break Online and Talk Corn
December 23, 2020
Do you have questions about corn? Join us for more information January 12 15!
How Well Will Pre-Emergence Herbicides Work in 2021?
It is always good to start with a pre-emergence program to prevent weeds from becoming resistant. With the spring starting out below normal in subsoil, there are questions as to how well preemergent herbicides will work.
Dectes Stem Borer in Soybean Survey: 2023 and 2024 Results
During the 2023 and 2024 growing seasons, researchers at SDSU surveyed soybean in Eastern South Dakota for the presence of Dectes stem borer adults.
Dakotafest
Stop by the SDSU Extension booth at Dakotafest to meet specialists, ask questions, get recommendations and learn about programming and events.
Clover Cover Crops as a Living Mulch for Broccoli Production in Eastern South Dakota: 2022 Preliminary Results
A recent project at the SDSU Specialty Crop Research Field investigated using clover species as a living mulch for broccoli production systems to improve soil quality and suppress weeds.
Grasshoppers Are Causing Concerns in Close-to-Harvest Winter Wheat
During the end of last week, we received reports of grasshoppers feeding on winter wheat that was close to being ready to harvest. One of the questions with the report was, “What insecticide can be sprayed that won’t delay harvest?”
Using Corn Wisely for Replacement Heifers
Producers’ goals are to maximize returns and this could be achieved through least-cost rations that provide the desired performance.
What's That Vine?
One of the most frequently asked questions that I have gotten recently refers to a vining plant that looks like it is going to take over the world, or at least a few trees in the yard or a section of a shelterbelt.