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What’s Bugging Your Garden: Picnic Beetles
One of the most common garden insect questions I get asked is “what are those little black, spotted beetles that are in my sweet corn, tomatoes, raspberries and perhaps worst of all, in your beer! These little nuisances are called picnic or sap beetles. They are attracted to ripe or damaged fruit and vegetables.
Water Usage Increased by Dietary Phytase Incorporation in Growing and Finishing Swine
Total water usage is an important consideration in sustainable pork production. Recent research at the SDSU investigated water usage of growing and finishing pigs fed diets without or with phytase included in the diet.
Five Range Management Principles: #2 Creating a Grazing Plan
Creating a grazing management plan can be overwhelming. Learn the basic steps for outlining a plan, along with several resources to help identify the right strategy for your operation.
Paul O. Johnson Retires After Dedicated Career in SDSU Extension
June 08, 2022
Paul O. Johnson, SDSU Extension Weed Science Coordinator and Northeast Research Farm Coordinator, is retiring after a dedicated 33-year career supporting the people of South Dakota in his role at SDSU Extension.
Grassland Management Do’s and Don’ts
This article is intended to address the variety of questions we receive related to establishing, re-establishing and maintaining grass-based plantings for grazing, hay, wildlife and recreation.
Drought
Stay ahead of drought impacts with SDSU Extension's timely climate updates, business insights and research-tested management tips.
Fungicide Seed Treatments for Winter Wheat
As producers are preparing to plant winter wheat, one of the decisions to make is whether to use a fungicide seed treatment, and if the answer is yes, which product to use.
SDSU Extension to host Corn and Melon Disease Workshop at SDSU Southeast Research Farm
August 08, 2023
Field corn, sweet corn and specialty melon growers looking to learn more about identifying and managing common diseases in their crops are invited to attend the South Dakota State University Extension Corn and Melon Disease Workshop.
4-H Consumer Decision Making Judging Project
When shopping, how do you choose which item is the best? Consumer decision making (CDM) judging is comparing items and deciding which is better and why.
SDSU Department of Animal Science Welcomes New Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Beef Reproductive Physiology Specialist
October 14, 2022
Jessica Drum, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Beef Reproductive Physiology Specialist, will focus on reproduction research within the beef cattle industry and share her knowledge through SDSU Extension programs and teaching.