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Gravel road with swine barn in the distance.

Air Infiltration in Swine Barns

Air infiltration in large, confined swine operations has been an on-going problem for producers for many years. Regardless of technological advancements in building design and construction, unwanted air penetration continues to be a consistent problem.

It’s time for Breeding Soundness Exams

In this episode of Cattle HQ, we discuss how to test bulls for fertility with Dr. Russ Daly, SDSU Extension Veterinarian.

Four sheep feeding at a sheep feeder.

Nutritional Considerations for Flocks During Breeding Season

Optimizing flock nutrition throughout the breeding season can help improve conception rates, lambing percentages and ram longevity.

Gardener in red rain boots standing in a wet yard.

Preparing and Planting a Garden in a Cold, Wet Spring

Wet, cool springs present ideal conditions for soil and plant issues. Learn some expert tips for identifying and managing some of the most-common problems in soggy gardens.

Gray tear drop shaped bugs feeding on a yellow squash.

Squash Bugs Are Active and Ready to Kill Your Plants

Squash bugs are a headache for gardeners almost every year in South Dakota. As their name implies, squash bugs feed on squash along with many other cucurbits. Injury caused by extensive feeding appears as wilting and may result in the death of infested plants.

Two pictures of two different species of thistle. Both pictures are filled with a green thistle plant and various green plants in the background.

Thistle Species Are Budding in South Dakota

Thistles are starting to bud across South Dakota. This is a critical growth stage for management, as the plants are beginning to produce seeds and herbicides are not effective.

USDA agent analyzing an ear of corn with a producer alongside a cornfield in early fall.

Margin Protection Crop Insurance for Corn in South Dakota

Farmers may be interested in exploring different aspects of crop insurance during the current agricultural conditions of low commodity prices and high input prices. One alternative available is Margin Protection crop insurance.

Extension staff analyzing a soybean plant with a stakeholder.

SDSU Extension to Host Informational Sessions at Dakotafest

August 05, 2022

Producers are invited to visit the SDSU Extension booth at Dakotafest August 16-18 in Mitchell, South Dakota.

Aberdeen Regional Center

The exterior of the SDSU Extension Aberdeen Regional Center building.

Address:
SDSU Extension Aberdeen Regional Center
13 Second Ave. SE
Aberdeen, SD 57401

Phone: 605-626-2870

Email

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (closed from 12:00-1:00 p.m.)

SDSU Extension occupies the first floor and basement of the building. Enter through the double glass doors on the south side of the building. 

  • Classroom: There is a classroom in the basement with seating for about 80 that is available to reserve.
  • Commercial Applicator Testing: Tests are offered in four-hour time blocks, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00-5:00 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment.
  • Livestock Water Testing: On-site livestock water testing services are offered at this location.

Sioux Falls Regional Center

The SDSU Extension Sioux Falls Regional Center building

Address:
SDSU Extension Sioux Falls Regional Center
4101 W. 38th St., Ste. 103
Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Phone: 605-782-3290

Email

The office is located in Suite 103 of 4101 W. 38th St. The building also houses Minnehaha County 4-H, South Dakota School for the Deaf and the South Dakota Department of Health. SDSU Extension has its own entrance on the southeast corner of the building, across from the Best Western Empire Towers.

  • Commercial Applicator Testing: Tests are offered in four-hour time blocks, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00-5:00 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment.
  • Livestock Water Testing: On-site livestock water testing services is offered at this location.