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SDSU Extension Invites Growers to Take Coffee Break Online and Talk Corn

December 23, 2020

Do you have questions about corn? Join us for more information January 12 15!

4-H Supporters

4-H supporters are dedicated individuals, organizations, and community partners who share a common commitment to empowering youth through hands-on learning, leadership development, and civic engagement.

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Home Horticulture Resources for Gardeners

Horticulture is the branch of plant agriculture dealing with garden crops. In addition to our website, there are many horticulture resources available on the web to provide research-based information to help every gardener succeed.

Tractor spraying pre-emergent herbicide in a bare field.

How Well Will Pre-Emergence Herbicides Work in 2021?

It is always good to start with a pre-emergence program to prevent weeds from becoming resistant. With the spring starting out below normal in subsoil, there are questions as to how well preemergent herbicides will work.

Group of pigs in a wean-to-finish facility.

Light Versus Heavy Barrow Fecal Microbiome at Finishing

Understanding the differences in the microbiome between light and heavy market hogs may provide insights into optimizing growth performance, feed efficiency, and sustainability of the swine industry.

An uncooked, seasoned whole chicken on a cutting board with fresh vegetables.

Selling Poultry at a Farmers Market in South Dakota

Poultry exemptions can be difficult to interpret. This article was developed to address some of the questions small growers may have regarding poultry exemptions for selling at the farmers market in South Dakota.

Producer holding soil in cupped hands over a bare field in early spring.

SDSU Extension Annual Impact Highlights

This brief report highlights how SDSU Extension strengthens people and places across South Dakota through every program, contact, volunteer hour and digital outreach effort.

Frost-covered grass in a winter pasture.

SWOT Analysis for Your Ranch (And Don’t Forget About Yourself)

Completing a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis allows you to evaluate your operation's current position and decide on management strategies to achieve your goals for the next year. Learn how to get started today!

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Protecting Yourself From Frauds and Scams

Tactics used by scammers have shifted drastically in recent years, with online scams rising 87% since 2015. Learn how to ecognize and protect yourself from some of the most-common scams in South Dakota.

Dectes Stem Borer in Soybean Survey: 2023 and 2024 Results

During the 2023 and 2024 growing seasons, researchers at SDSU surveyed soybean in Eastern South Dakota for the presence of Dectes stem borer adults.