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SDSU Extension, McCrory Gardens start summer 2024 programming with Garden Discovery Festival
May 14, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension and McCrory Gardens will start its summer programming season with the Garden Discovery Festival on May 19, 2024.
Growing Sweet Corn Successfully in South Dakota
Sweet corn is a staple crop with many different varieties, which each bring their own unique qualities influencing flavor, texture, and shelf life. Learn some expert tips for growing it in South Dakota gardens!
Soil Testing Labs
This page contains a list of nearby state or private laboratories that can be used for crop production fields, gardens and lawns.
Giant Wasps Are Invading My Yard! No, They Still Aren’t Murder Hornets.
Every year we receive multiple reports of giant wasps that seem to invade yards and gardens. These wasps aren’t the same as the so-called "murder hornets," but are actually cicada killer wasps.
Managing Flooded Alfalfa
As floodwaters rise again in parts of South Dakota, spring planting seems to feel further and further away. One crop that is often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of the approaching planting season is alfalfa.
Investigating Rangeland Systems and Practices
Curriculum to teach students about the facets of rangelands.
Trees & Drought Stress
Trees require a lot of water to meet their functional needs and long-term shortages can influence their growth and survival.
Changes to the Commodity Title from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Impact on South Dakota crops
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains several changes to the Title I Commodity Programs. Learn how these changes may impact crops in South Dakota compared to crops grown in other regions in the United States.
Dectes Stem Borer in South Dakota Sunflowers
Factsheet covering Dectes stem borer in sunflowers.
SDSU Extension welcomes new agronomy field specialist
June 10, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Clarence Winter as a new Agronomy Field Specialist.