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Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd.
Be on the Lookout: Ventenata
Ventenata is an invasive annual grass that's an emerging threat to South Dakota rangelands due to its ability to exclude desired native species. Learn how to identify, report, and manage it before it becomes a problem in your area.
Application of Nitrogen Fertilizer in Soybeans
SDSU Extension conducted a study during the 2016 growing season at five Eastern South Dakota sites to evaluate the effects of added N fertilizer (as urea) on soybean yields.
Community Gardens: Liability Insurance
Groups organizing a community garden often ask about liability insurance. They will typically consider getting a policy if they have an organization to protect, or as coverage for the landowner in case a participant is injured and elects to sue.
Management Tips for Vaccines and Injectables
A good herd health plan involves both a vaccination program and treatment plan developed with your veterinarian. The ultimate success of a vaccination program depends on how we handle and administer vaccines to our animals.
Dectes Stem Borer May Be More of an Issue During 2021
Dectes stem borers are an annual pest of sunflower in South Dakota. During most years, they do not cause major issues in sunflower. However, we have observed increased issues with this pest during dry years.
Agriculture Cybersecurity Workshop and Seminar
This workshop will highlight results from three collaborative research projects between South Dakota State University and Dakota State University.
Spring Dandelion Control In Soybeans
Dandelion has become much more of a problem as farming practices have changed. Less tillage and increased use of glyphosate resistant crops along with reduced use of residual herbicides have allowed some perennial weeds such as dandelion to prevail.
Watch Sunflowers for Grasshopper Defoliation and Flower Feeding
Grasshoppers continue to be an issue in some areas of South Dakota. The hotspots seem to be along the Missouri River, but it is a reminder that everyone should be monitoring their crops for grasshopper feeding.
Resources for Consumers Whose Income is Interrupted
An interruption in income can make a well-planned spending plan a useless financial tool.