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Preparing for FARM Animal Care Evaluations
The FARM Animal Care Version 4.0 rolled out January 2020. This article is a condensed tool to aid you in preparing for your next evaluation.

Barley Variety Trial Results
In 2019, Barley trial was planted at one location in South Dakota.

Proso Millet Trial Results
In 2020, proso millet trials were conducted in 1 location in South Dakota.

Pick it, Try it, Like it for Grocery Stores and Sampling
Use these Pick it, Try it, Like it materials to educate consumers at farmers' markets or grocery stores.

Pick it, Try it, Like it for Schools and Adults
Use these Pick it, Try it, Like it lesson plans to engage elementary youth and adults in educational programs.

Fall Soil Sampling
With fertilizer prices on the rise, it’s more important than ever to understand your soil test levels and crop response to applied fertilizers. Fall is a great time to soil sample before freeze up.

Are You Photoperiodic? Poinsettias Are: An Explanation of This Unique Plant Process
Poinsettias are photoperiodic, which means they rely on cues from nature, like the shortening day or night, to change how they grow. Learn all about this unique plant process and how it helps Poinsettias bloom and re-bloom.

Sweet Woodruff: Attractive Groundcover for Shady Gardens
Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) is an attractive plant that makes a finely textured ground-cover perennial for shade gardens.

Yellow Soybeans
Yellow soybean areas within fields are being noticed in some areas of the state. There are six factors which could be causing the soybean plant yellowing: nitrogen (N), potassium (K), or sulfur (S) deficiency, iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC), soybean cyst nematode (SCN), or yellow flash from Roundup application.

Soybean Variety Trial Results
Conventional soybean and soybean variety testing results for different locations across South Dakota.