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SDSU Extension welcomes new native plant field specialist

June 02, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Allison Dollen as a new Native Plant Field Specialist.

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Wheat

The SDSU Extension team provides unbiased, research-based information to help wheat growers make decisions to improve yields and profits.

Wind carrying a cloud of topsoil over a dry, bare field.

2026 Growing Season: Forecasted dry weather and the implications on postemergence herbicide activity

Weather cannot be controlled, but there are variables we can control to help increase the effectiveness of postemergence herbicides during drought conditions.

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Agriculture

Both livestock and crops are essential to South Dakota's agricultural industry.

A field of green winter wheat.

Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results

The Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results are crop performance testing data from various locations across South Dakota.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Jun 30

Garden Hour

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

A field of winter wheat
Jun 09

Winter Wheat Variety Tours

SDSU Extension will host winter wheat variety tours on Tuesday, June 9, at 9:00 a.m. MT in Hayes, SD and 12:00 p.m. MT in Wall, SD.

Plant profiles of purple prairie clover, white prairie clover, and golden prairie clover.

Prairie Clovers of South Dakota

Many of us are familiar with the white clover growing in our lawns or the yellow sweet clover growing in rangelands, but did you know that South Dakota has several native prairie clovers that are beneficial for pollinators, birds, and wildlife?

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Flowers & Ornamental Grasses

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

Group of black cattle near a stock dam that’s drying up under drought conditions.
Jun 17

Drought Meeting

SDSU Extension will host drought meetings from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT/9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MT on June 17 in Hot Springs, Winner and Yankton.