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Pick it, Try it, Like it for Preschool

Use these Pick it, Try it, Like it! lesson plans to make nutritious eating fun and engaging for preschoolers. 

Youth campers working on a project together

Clover Connect

Youth across South Dakota, especially in rural areas, benefit from opportunities to explore their interests, build skills and start imagining what their future could look like. Clover Connect brings SDSU and learning opportunities to communities across South Dakota.

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Other Crops

South Dakota’s fertile landscape is home to a variety of crops.

Group of producers attending a grassland management workshop.

South Dakota Grassland Management Resources

The South Dakota Grassland Coalition provides educational opportunities for producers and agency personnel alike and has a wealth of informational tools available to share with others seeking assistance.

Left: Brown moth with light markings present on a green leaf. Right: Brown moth with light markings present.

Army Cutworm Moths Among the Recently Reported Western Bean Cutworm Moths

Last week, we published an article about the presence of western bean cutworm moths being very abundant throughout Central and Western South Dakota. However, when talking with an entomologist from a neighboring state, they suggested the moths could also be army cutworm moths.

A small black bug with tan margins on the wings. This insect is resting on a blade of grass that is green with white spots.

Black Grass Bug Activity Expected in Coming Weeks

Spring green-up is the time to be watching for black grass bug activity. Large populations of this early-season pest can cause severe damage to pasture (up to 90% forage reduction) and infest the edges of wheat fields.

Glasses and pocket watch beside an open journal.

A Glimpse Into Wisdom Writing

The Heirlooms Wisdom Writing workshop provides the opportunity to use writing to explore your own mental and emotional development as you have gotten older.

A small black bug with tan margins on the wings. This insect is resting on a blade of grass that is green with white spots.

Be on the Lookout for Black Grass Bugs

It’s time to begin scouting pasture and wheat for the presence of black grass bugs. Last year, we saw the highest populations in areas of Central and Southwestern South Dakota. If left untreated, black grass bug populations tend to increase year after year.

older adult in a work out class using a resistance band.

EnhanceFitness

EnhanceFitness is an evidence-based group exercise and falls prevention program that helps older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and empowered.

Map of 4-H regions in South Dakota

SDSU Extension 4-H launches regional support for county operations

December 16, 2024

SDSU Extension has organized operations support into four regions: North, South, Central and West. Each region consists of about 16 counties and is supported by an assigned regional youth educator.