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SDSU Extension to host 4th annual Specialty Crop Field Day

August 28, 2024

This free, family-friendly event will feature a series of presentations and field tours related to small- to mid-scale commercial vegetable production research trials. Field tours will feature SDSU Extension research plots of cucumbers, tomatoes, melons, onions, peppers and broccolini.

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SDSU Extension, SD Specialty Producers Association to host soil, cover crop field day

August 23, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension and the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association invite the public to attend a Soil Health and Cover Crop Field Day for vegetable growers.

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SDSU Extension, Southeast Research Farm to host organic field day

July 26, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension and the SDSU Southeast Research Farm invite anyone interested in growing organic vegetables and field crops to an educational, hands-on field day.

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Educational high tunnel videos now available from SDSU Extension

March 16, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is continuing its efforts to educate specialty crop producers on high tunnel assembly, management and cropping innovations with a new educational video series.

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SDSU provides updated recommendations on soil tarping

March 04, 2026

South Dakota State University has published new recommendations on soil tarping that can help producers manage weeds.

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High Tunnels

A focus on high tunnel education benefits the growing population of specialty crop producers across South Dakota through updated education and expansion of high tunnel research. Extension programming continues to include extensive training on high tunnel assembly, management, and cropping innovations.

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Garden Hour

Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.

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Flowers & Ornamental Grasses

Everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of flowers and ornamental plants with some simple recommendations.

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Growing Connections: An Organizational Map of the South Dakota Local Food System

Behind every farmer’s market, community supported agriculture share, or local food event is a network of advocates, educators, and organizations that make it all possible. The South Dakota Local Food System map illustrates the organizations that strengthen local food through a variety of roles and functions.

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Dingy Cutworms Causing Issues in South Dakota Soybean

Dingy cutworms are commonly observed during the spring but typically do not reach major pest status. However, when the conditions are right, they can cause substantial feeding injury to seedling soybeans, as well as corn, wheat, and sunflower.