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The Most-Common Cause of Fish Kills in South Dakota
There are many ways for fish kills to occur in freshwater lakes, but the most-common cause by far is dissolved oxygen depletion. Learn about some of the seasonal and environmental factors that can lead to oxygen depletion.
Weed Management After Wheat Harvest
Most of the winter wheat has been harvested in South Dakota and spring wheat harvest is underway. While the growing season is over for the wheat, post-harvest weed management is important to minimize the amount of weeds that are present in the spring
Importance of Sensory Play for Kids
What is sensory play and what does it do? Let’s explore some easy and affordable ways to incorporate sensory activities into your child’s day.
Clean Calving Environment: Pasture and Barn
Setting newborn calves up for success starts with a clean calving environment whether that be a clean pasture or fresh bedding in the barn. A clean environment prevents illness in newborn calves.
Ranching and Prairie Streams: What Healthy Riparian Areas Mean for Your Ranch
Prairie streams and their associated riparian areas can provide numerous ecosystem services to a ranching operation.
South Dakota Overwintering Bean Leaf Beetle Predicted Mortality: 2023-2024
Every year we evaluate the overwintering success of bean leaf beetles in South Dakota. At emergence, the overwintering population of bean leaf beetle adults will move into soybean fields and begin feeding on the seedlings.
South Dakota Overwintering Bean Leaf Beetle Predicted Mortality: 2024-2025
Each year we evaluate the overwintering success of bean leaf beetles in South Dakota. For adult bean leaf beetles that successfully overwintered, emergence will begin in the spring and they will move into soybean fields.
The Importance of Riparian Areas
Riparian areas occur along streams, rivers, wetlands, lakes, and shorelines and can be considered the last line of defense before pollutants enter a body of water. Learn about the many benefits these areas offer and the programs available to support their conservation.
Why Add an Agritourism Enterprise to Your Farm or Ranch?
Agritourism is the practice of touring agricultural areas to see farms and often to participate in farm activities.
Ruminants: A Digestive Powerhouse
Ruminants such as cattle are important animals, as they turn forage into high-quality protein, such as meat and milk. It is important to understand their digestive system so we can better support their unique role in our food chain.