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Fertilizing Forages in South Dakota
Spring is a busy time for South Dakota farmers and ranchers with planting, calving, and other field preparations. Soil sampling and fertilizing pastures, alfalfa, or other forages might be overlooked.
Lawrence Vander Wal of Bruce Named Eminent Leader in Agriculture, Family and Community
January 25, 2022
Throughout his life, Lawrence Vander Wal has made time to give back, serving on boards of the First Reformed Church of Volga, Volga Christian School, East Central Irrigation and Brookings County, while also serving as the State Chairman of the Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Rancher board.
SDSU Extension to co-host Precision Cover Crop Demonstration Day on July 20
July 14, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension and the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service will host a Precision Cover Crop Demonstration Day starting at 9 a.m. on July 20, 2023, near Brookings.
SDSU Extension to host webinar on rural community narratives
August 15, 2023
“Rewriting the Rural Narrative,” hosted by South Dakota State University Extension, starts at 5:30 p.m. MT/6:30 p.m. CDT on Aug. 17.
Grassland Fertilization: Native Pasture Case Studies – McPherson, Deuel, Grant and Clark Counties
Even our best native pastures, rangelands and prairies suffer from at least some level of invasion. Within this reality lies a wide gradient of quality of native grasslands that is largely influenced by past and present management.
Yellow Toadflax Has Not Flowered in Some Parts of South Dakota
Yellow toadflax is a difficult-to-manage weed that infests pastures and rangeland. In contrast with other weeds, yellow toadflax should be sprayed when flowers are present for more-effective management.
Merits of Early Pregnancy Diagnosis in Replacement Heifers
By conducting early pregnancy diagnosis, producers can make management decisions that impact herd viability and expected financial outcomes.
SDSU Extension offers new holistic farm planning program
June 17, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce a new farm planning program designed to provide a more complete look at what farm and ranch families need.
SDSU Extension offers farm planning programs in Winner
October 15, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will offer additional Whole Farm Planning workshops on Nov. 12 and 19, 2025, in Winner.
Scout and Soil Test for the Soybean Cyst Nematode
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is the main soybean production constraint in South Dakota. Soybean plants can be infested with SCN but may not display visible symptoms.