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Corn plant with yellowing leaf edges due to potassium deficiency.

Corn Potassium and Drought

For many crop producers, potassium deficiency has become an increased concern, and this year’s drought conditions have resulted in potassium deficiency symptoms showing up in fields where it would normally not occur.

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Rhoda Burrows to retire after 24 years with SDSU Extension

June 16, 2025

Rhoda Burrows, professor and South Dakota State University Extension Horticulture Specialist, is retiring after 24 years with the organization.

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Self-Efficacy and Being Your Own Advocate

Self-efficacy is believing that you have what it takes to manage your chronic conditions and will not to just live with them, but thrive with them! Learn some tips for getting started today!

Herd of young pigs inside a wean-to-finish facility.

Wean-To-Finish Production Systems Evolve for Healthy Pigs

An important foundation of the efficiency of modern pork production is the industry emphasis on biosecurity. Wean-to-finish barns may provide better biosecurity than separate nursery and grow-finish facilities.

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Bread-and-Butter Pickles

Try this research-tested recipe for bread-and-butter pickles courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

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Kids in the Kitchen

Allowing children to be a part of the planning and prepping process of a meal can have many benefits such as allowing them to learn how to cook, follow instructions, basic math skills, and creativity.

Variety of Animal-based protein sources.

High-Quality and Affordable Protein Options

Protein is an essential part of the human diet and can come from many sources. Learn about some protein options to build resiliency when certain proteins are experiencing shortages or increased costs.

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Fitness: Facts or Fraud?

With such a broad spectrum of fitness advice available, how do you know which will be the best advice to follow?

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SDSU Extension helps agritourism producers promote their strengths

January 09, 2026

In 2019, Good Earth Farm owners Nancy and Jeff Kirstein had to make a decision. The barn on their Lennox-based property, originally constructed in 1897, needed attention.

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Sep 14

South Dakota Crunch Off

The South Dakota Crunch Off is an annual statewide celebration of local foods and farm-to-school efforts.