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Grazing and Recreation on South Dakota School and Public Lands

Ryan Brunner, Commissioner of State School and Public Lands, shares some excellent information for those interested in understanding more about grazing and hunting on South Dakota school and public lands.

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Food Recalls

With food products, it is important to know the difference between a market withdrawal and a product recall, along with the potential health implications of each.

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Now is Time to Plan Your Weed Management Strategy for the 2025 Growing Season

As harvest season comes to an end, now is the time to start formulating your weed management plan for next year. Learn some expert tips for getting your operation off to a good start next growing season.

Corn Stunt in South Dakota

In late September, a sample received from Deuel County was confirmed positive for corn stunt, a disease spread through corn leafhopper feeding. This diagnosis is the furthest north corn stunt has ever been confirmed and reported in the United States.

Now is the Time to Plan for Noxious Weed Control in 2025

Since most of South Dakota has experienced several frosts, the opportunities for fall herbicide applications are likely over. Now is the time to plan for noxious weed management for both spring and fall tactics.

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.

A bottle of vitamin d supplements on a kitchen countertop with a cut of fresh salmon, eggs, a glass of milk, and a block of cheese.

Understanding Vitamin D: An essential nutrient you might be missing

Do you feel tired or low on energy, especially in the winter? You might not be getting enough vitamin D. This important vitamin helps your body stay strong and healthy.

Vern Hanson, Faulkton Health Care System Board Member

Funding Community Projects: Keeping Healthcare in Your Community

Faulkton’s hospital was getting old. Something had to be done or it would be lost.

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Grapes for Your Garden

Grapes in the Dakotas? Given an appropriate growing site and care, grape vines can last for decades or more in our climate thanks to the efforts of grape breeders over the past thirty years.

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Be Conscious of Your Financial Wellness

Just like going for a wellness checkup with your doctor, checking in on your financials is an important part of a well-rounded healthy lifestyle.