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SDSU Extension to Host Another Round of Workshops for Next Generation Land Seekers

December 22, 2020

According to the USDA 2017 Census of Agriculture, one in four producers is a beginning farmer with 10 or fewer years of experience.

Oats growing in a field.

Effects of Plant Growth Regulator in Oats

Plant growth regulators are human-applied chemicals that manipulate the hormone functions in plants. Learn how they can be used in oats to help reduce lodging and prevent yield loss.

child enjoying whole wheat crackers and cheese

Healthy After-School Snacks & Activities

As my girls need healthy after-school snacks, I am working on trying to have easy nutritious snacks to hold them over until dinnertime and have fun activities to keep them busy when they get home off the bus.

Woman writing in a journal.

SDSU Extension to host creative writing workshops in 2025

December 09, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the 2025 dates for its Heirlooms online creative writing workshops to help participants craft their own life stories.

small group of people outside a mobile food hub. Photo by Shakeitha Stone, USDA

The Benefits of Food Hubs

Food hubs provide another marketing option to producers who do not have time to participate in a farmers market or other direct marketing venues.

Green corn leaf with ragged holes through-out caused by common stalk borer feeding.

Common Stalk Borers Observed in South Dakota Corn

While scouting corn this week, clear signs of common stalk borers were observed. Although our degree day estimates indicate that common stalk borers probably aren’t moving into corn yet, they can be forced into corn fields in certain situations.

Moth with green metallic wings and an orange body resting on a green leaf.

Squash Vine Borer Moths Are Active

Squash vine borer moths have been observed in South Dakota gardens. Now that we know they are active, it is important to take steps to ensure that they don’t have a negative impact on our squash plants.

Two black angus cows with calf in a dry pasture.

Managing For Annual Swings in Forage Production

Being able to adapt your stocking rate and grazing intensity to fit forage conditions provides you with tangible management actions you can take to protect your pastures from overgrazing in any year.

Winter wheat emerging from a dry stand in early spring.

Assessing Winter Wheat Stand In the Spring

Overwintering of winter wheat starts in the late fall and is completed during spring regrowth. Factors, such as genetics, amount of snow cover and winter temperatures, can all play a significant role in winter survival of wheat crops.

Large mass of small green insects and plant debris present on green implement.

Watch for Pea Aphid Populations in Alfalfa

Recent reports have indicated that pea aphid populations are very large in some alfalfa fields and should continue to be monitored and possibly managed.