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SD 4-H team wins national land and range judging contest
May 29, 2024
The Haakon/Bennett County 4-H range judging team won first place at the 2024 National Land and Range Judging Contest held from April 30 to May 2, 2024, in El Reno, Oklahoma. Team members include Bennett County’s Emily Zickrick and Haakon County’s Colden Kramer, Ashley Schriever and Tara Schofield.
Alfalfa Weevil Activity Prediction Update: May 29, 2024
Most alfalfa weevil larvae that were observed this week were between the first and second instar, but it is likely that later instars are present in southern counties.
Seedcorn Maggot Degree Day Activity Estimates: May 29, 2024
Many of the northern counties are approaching enough degree days for a peak second-generation seedcorn maggot emergence to occur.
Common Stalk Borer Activity Estimate: May 29, 2024
Common stalk borer caterpillars are still present in grass and alternative weed hosts along field edges at this time.
Dakota Food Rx Recipes
Recipes for Dakota Food Rx patients
SDSU Extension to host disease management workshops
May 29, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension will continue its 10th anniversary celebration of Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota with a series of virtual workshops on disease, pain and cancer self-management.
Monitor for Seedcorn Maggots in Wet Planted Fields
Current spring conditions, including wet soil and cool temperatures, could result in seedcorn maggot issues in South Dakota.
Critical Period of Weed Control: A good, but not perfect guideline
The critical period of weed control is the period during a crop lifecycle when weeds need to be managed to avoid a significant yield loss.
Public Perception and Animal Well-Being
So you ask why is public perception and animal well-being important? Well, did you know that there is just a little over 1% of the population involved in production agriculture, today? Did you know that 98% of the people have no direct connection with how their food is produced?
Wet Conditions Make Crop Fields Suitable for Fungus Gnats
An insect that we don’t normally receive reports about in crop fields are fungus gnats. However, the wet, cool spring here in South Dakota has led to favorable conditions in crop fields.