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A bird’s-eye view of SDSU's Southeast Farm horticulture research plots.

Trials and Tribulations of Growing Squash and Cabbage in Living Mulch, Reduced Tillage Systems

Research on clover cover crops grown in combination with four tillage and weed suppression methods was conducted on organic transitional land at the SDSU Southeast Farm near Beresford, South Dakota in 2023.

Old barn and windmill with the sunset in the background

SDSU Extension to host farm, ranch estate planning series

October 18, 2024

The conference provides farmers and ranchers with three days of information on creating their plan, no matter how big or small the operation. All members involved in the operation are encouraged to attend together.

Interior of a swine production facility.

Pseudorabies Detected in Iowa and Texas Swine Farms: Prevention Tips, Clinical Signs, and Testing

For the first time since being eradicated in the U.S. Commercial swine herd in 2004, pseudorabies (PRV) has been confirmed in herds in Iowa and Texas. Responsibility falls on everyone in the industry to ensure that this virus does not gain a foothold again.

Closeup of a male bison's face, centered on its eye.

USDA FSA: Bison herds affected with Mycoplasma bovis now eligible for livestock assistance programs, carcass disposal assistance also available

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has announced that bison death losses resulting from Mycoplasma bovis are now eligible for the livestock indemnity program, retroactive for 2021.

a bigger group of people in a town square doing various things

Peterson Farm Brothers to Headline AgriCulture on the Square

July 23, 2021

After a one-year break due to the pandemic, AgriCulture on the Square will be back in Rapid City, South Dakota on Saturday, Sept. 11.

Women standing in a circle learning about rangeland plants

SDSU Extension to host Strong Minds, Strong Farms webinar series

February 10, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a series of free health and wellness webinars for anyone involved in agriculture.

Producer analyzing data on a series of screens inside a tractor equipped for precision agriculture.

Where could cyberattacks occur in a precision agriculture system? An outlook on the system breakup.

Precision agriculture relies on cyber-physical systems that bring together sensors, computers, the internet, and farm equipment. Despite its numerous benefits, it also brings some risks to farming practices.

A corn field in South Dakota looking very wet due to flooding from spring rains and melted snow.

Flood Resources for Agriculture

Use this information to prepare for and manage flood on your farm or ranch.

Two people having a conversation, one being the herd manager and the other the employee in a dairy free stall barn.)

Coaching vs. Evaluations To Improve Ag Employee Performance

One of the most difficult things farm managers have to master is coaching employees. Using appropriate coaching methods with employees will help you as a manager to achieve the desired employee performance you are looking for in your operation.

A John Deere Max Emerge XP corn planter behind a Case IH Magnum 335 with AFS precision farming system.

Why Precision Agriculture?

When precision agriculture comes into a conversation a few questions arise. Three of those questions might be: What is precision agriculture? How does precision agriculture make our farm more profitable? What do I do with all this data?