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Now Is the Time To Make Your Weed Management Plan for the 2024 Growing Season
As harvest season comes to an end, now is the time to start formulating your weed management plan for next year. Learn some expert tips for getting your operation off to a good start next growing season.
Seedcorn Maggot Degree Day Activity Estimates: May 26, 2022
Many areas in South Dakota have reached peak emergence for the second generation of seed corn maggots, while others are still approaching it.
Seedcorn Maggot Degree Day Activity Estimates: May 29, 2024
Many of the northern counties are approaching enough degree days for a peak second-generation seedcorn maggot emergence to occur.
Common Stalk Borer Activity Estimate: May 25, 2023
Common stalk borer caterpillars are a frequent early-season pest of corn, and their hatching and movement can be estimated by using degree days. See our latest scouting and management recommendations based on observations from around the state.
Seedcorn Maggot Degree Day Activity Estimates: June 5, 2024
Peak emergence of the second generation of seedcorn maggots is occurring in a few areas of the state. The rest of the state is between the second and third generation emergences.
Harden Your Transplants Prior To Planting Your Garden
Hardening plants is an important step that gardeners should not skip. Take the time to harden your plants properly and reap the benefits of sturdy, well-established plants throughout the gardening season!
Seedcorn Maggot Degree Day Activity Estimates: May 16, 2024
Based on accumulated degree days, areas in southern South Dakota are approaching the peak emergence period for the second generation of seed corn maggots.
Soybean Aphids Exceeding Thresholds in Some Parts of South Dakota
There have been a few fields this week that were infested with soybean aphids that are getting closer to threshold. We have also received reports of insecticides being applied to manage soybean aphids in South Dakota.
Seedcorn Maggot Degree Day Activity Estimates: May 24, 2024
Parts of South Dakota are currently at, slightly below, or over the 1,080 degree days for the peak second generation emergence of seedcorn maggots.
Testing Dial Pressure Canner Gauges
For accuracy before use, it is recommended that dial gauges get tested each year. Gauges that read high cause under-processing and may result in unsafe food.