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Gaining Life Skills and Helping Those in Need

Hope Baysinger, a fourth-generation 4-H member out of Sanborn County, S.D., credits 4-H for teaching her valuable life skills and giving her opportunities to help those in need.

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Healthy Aging in Midlife: Is Midlife Crisis Real?

Midlife can be defined as a pivotal time in life where changes occur related to physical health, cognitive functioning, and well-being.

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Providing Feedback to Employees

Positive feedback can be motivating. It gives the employee a sense of accomplishment, achievement, recognition, and a sense of importance to the business.

SDSU Extension Annie’s Project for women in agriculture begins Feb. 8 near St. Onge

January 10, 2023

Women in agriculture looking for a bit of a boost can take advantage of the 2023 Annie’s Project, which starts in February at a ranch near St. Onge.

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Determining Sorghum Seeding Rate

Seeding rate can have significant impacts on sorghum yields.

Bucket of cut Zinnia and Snapdragon flowers.

Cut Flowers on Campus: 2022 Zinnia and Snapdragon Trial Overview

The Lang Lab at South Dakota State University is currently working to increase research and support for South Dakota's cut flower farmers. Learn about their recent trial that examined popular cultivars of zinnias and snapdragons.

Green blades of rye growing amongst brown corn stalks.

Cereal Rye Cover Crop Between Corn and Soybean

Interest in cover crops has increased in recent times. Cereal rye has been a cover crop of choice among corn and soybean growers in South Dakota due to its superior tolerance to cold temperatures and ability to overwinter in a Northern climate.

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Check Your Bins This Spring

As it warms up this spring, don’t forget to check the bins. Grain bins work as solar heat collectors, and the grain inside of them may be much warmer than expected.

Crop Changes in South Dakota: 2017-2022

According to the recently released 2022 Census of Agriculture, crop variety has slightly increased in South Dakota over the past five years (2017-2022).

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Seven Planning Tips and Reminders

Planning for care and end-of-life is overwhelming. This content may help you prioritize activities around planning for these eventualities in your life.