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Early emerging bull thistle and common mullein in the rosette stage.

Biennial Weed Species Have Started to Emerge

The warmer weather this year has caused some biennial weed species to emerge earlier than normal. Learn some management considerations for areas that have been historically infested with biennial weeds.

Soybean field in early spring.

Conventional Soybean Weed Management

Compared to GMO soybean varieties, weed management in conventional soybean is more difficult and requires more planning to be successful. Learn some expert tips for getting conventional soybeans off to a great start.

Row of young corn plants in dry soil.

Herbicide Carryover Concerns for 2024

Herbicides with residual activity have great utility for weed management. However, due to environmental conditions, some herbicides can persist so that the crop grown next year can be injured.

apples and bananas sitting on a plate next to a set of blue hand weights and a body measuring tape

Rev It Up! curriculum

A nutrition and physical activity curriculum for high schoolers.

Vast, sprawling cornfield.

Large Farms Continue to Dominate South Dakota Crop Production

Based on the 2022 U.S. Census of Agriculture, large-scale farms operate more than two-thirds of the total cropland acres in South Dakota. Learn some expert insights about the trends driving this development.

Hand holding a heart-shaped bowl of fruits and vegetables near a clipboard, stethoscope, and glucose meter.

SDSU Extension program hosting diabetes self-management workshop in Mitchell

April 11, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension will host a series of Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota workshops on diabetes management in Mitchell. The workshops are from 9:30 a.m. to noon CDT every Thursday from May 2 to June 6, 2024, at the Mitchell Recreation Center. They are free to attend and registration is required.

Jars of canned green beans, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers and corn

Pick it, Try it, Like it for Food Preservation

Use these Preserve it lessons for tips and tricks to select, prepare and preserve fruits and vegetables.

A backup generator outside a swine facility.

Test Emergency Backup Systems in the New Year

Animal care starts with having confidence in facilities and ventilation systems that safeguard health in all weather conditions. Testing emergency backup equipment at the start of a new year is a good preventative practice.

A screenshot of the website shows a map of the United States with green squares indicating where soil fertility trials have been conducted

New digital Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool launches nationwide

April 11, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension and project partners are proud to announce the nationwide release of the Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool (FRST), a decision aid that provides an unbiased, science-based interpretation of soil phosphorus and potassium values for crop fertilization.

Addie Womack smiles at the camera. She has long, curly blonde hair and is wearing a grey shirt

SDSU Extension welcomes new livestock field specialist

April 30, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Addie Womack as a new Livestock Production and Stewardship Field Specialist.