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Grassland Fertilization: Native Pasture Case Study - Hamlin County
Whether fertilization pays or not depends on the species present, the past management history and the type of grazing strategy. This study compares two very different plant communities that represent typical pastures and management schemes in this area.
2019 Corn Fungicide Field Trials Summary
This document contains results of corn field trials conducted during the 2019 growing season to evaluate foliar fungicides to manage various corn diseases.
Noxious Weed Control in Pasture and Range
Noxious weed control in pastures is becoming more of a challenge. Most ground commercial spray businesses are no longer spraying pastures. If they are, there may be restrictions on the time they will spray, what products they will spray, or they may only spray if they also have all of the rest of your spraying business.
Cheap and Simple Soybean Herbicide Programs Do Not Pencil Out
While simple, one-herbicide programs are initially easy on the budget, it is important to consider indirect costs of surviving resistant weeds that reduce soybean yield and produce seed that will have to be managed later.
SDSU Extension to host training for livestock/vehicle emergencies
March 03, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a Bovine Emergency Response Plan training for anyone who may respond to the scene of an accident involving livestock.
SDSU Extension publishes study on ag cooperative impact in SD, ND and MN
March 18, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension has published a study on the economic impact of agricultural cooperatives in the Upper Midwest.
Bon Homme and Charles Mix Counties Welcome New 4-H Youth Program Advisor
December 06, 2022
SDSU Extension is excited to welcome Lesley Rygaard as the new 4-H Youth Program Advisor for Bon Homme and Charles Mix counties.
SDSU Extension hosting Every Acre Counts Bus Tour on Aug. 9
July 26, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will host an Aug. 9 bus tour highlighting award-winning precision agricultural strategies used by farmers to mitigate saline soils while also maximizing productivity and profitability.
2018 Field Plot Summaries for Corn: Fungicide Trials
This document contains results of corn field trials conducted during the 2018 growing season to evaluate foliar fungicides to manage various corn diseases.
Water Importance in Lactating Dairy Cows
When considering the importance of water in lactating cow diets, we need to remember that milk is 87 percent water, and its consumption is directly correlated with milk production and feed intake. Water also makes up anywhere from 55 percent to 70 percent of the body weight of a lactating dairy cow, depending upon the phase of the lactation cycle.