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Early Season Insecticide Applications in Wheat
Many wheat producers in South Dakota have adopted more intensive management practices in the last few years, including an early season application of fungicide and, in some cases, insecticide.
4-H Bicycle Project
Riding a bicycle is great for transportation and a fun way to exercise! Whether you like biking with friends, riding for transportation, or fixing bicycles, the 4-H Bicycle Project could be the perfect match for you!
Alfalfa Weevil Activity Prediction Update: May 13, 2021
Although last week was warmer, we still didn’t accumulate a lot of degree days for alfalfa weevils. However, the upcoming forecast looks more favorable for alfalfa growth and alfalfa weevil development.
Prescribed Fire
SDSU Extension works collaboratively with state and federal partners to educate landowners about the use of fire as a grassland management tool.
Dealing With Alfalfa Winter Kill
Winter kill and general stand loss of alfalfa has specifically been of concern in many parts of South Dakota the last two years. Most observed alfalfa winter kill is due to low, wet or flooded areas where plants were suffocated and died over the winter.
Late Gestation Planning Prior to Calving
For most, weaning is in the books and pregnancy detection is complete or soon to be underway. Now is the time to pay attention to those pregnant cows out on crop residue or grass.
West River Research and Extension
Phone: 605-394-2236
Address:
SDSU West River Research and Extension
711 N. Creek Drive
Rapid City, SD 57703
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.
4-H Capitol Day
4-H Capitol Day provides an opportunity for our youth to meet and greet their state lawmakers.
4-H Physics Project
If you have ever wondered how and why an object behaves a certain way, you may be interested in studying physics. Physics works to understand the universe’s behavior through studying matter and its motion, along with energy and forces.