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Playing With Blocks
Who remembers building glorious structures and towers with wooden blocks? And then having a sibling knock them down and having to rebuild it over again? There are so many learning experiences with building and making mistakes in block play.
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.
Biosecurity for Beef Cow-Calf Operations: Managing the Entry of New Animals
Infectious disease can impact cow-calf operations in dramatic ways. These steps should be considered the minimum standards for introducing new animals into cow-calf operations to avoid the spread of infectious disease.
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!
Comparing Feeder Types in the Wean-to-Finish Barn
The differences in pig performance are important to consider in choosing feeder type between dry feeders and wet-dry feeders. Learn some key findings from South Dakota State University's wean-to-finish barn.
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.
Fall Pasture Report: Considerations for Dormant Season Grazing
Recent fall rains across the region continue to improve soil moisture conditions in preparation for the dormant season. Unlike in years past, a fall green up has been in full swing for much of the region.
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.
Making Waves in Pasture Water Systems (Part 2)
In this episode of Cattle HQ, Madison Kovarna finishes the conversation with Pete Bauman, a Natural Resources and Wildlife Field Specialist, from SDSU Extension and Wayne Vincent from Common Sense Solar.
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.