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SDSU Extension 4-H to recognize volunteers during 2023 State Fair

August 22, 2023

The 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame and 4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Hall of Fame will add seven new individuals during the 2023 South Dakota State Fair in Huron.

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SDSU Extension Welcomes New Marketing and Communications Coordinator

November 16, 2022

Candace DenOuden recently joined SDSU Extension as a Marketing and Communications Coordinator.

A thick patch of yellow, flowering leafy spurge plants growing in a pasture.

Spot Treatment Options for State Noxious Plants

When controlling grassland weeds, the mindset of row crop weed control may be put into practice too often. In most cases, broadcast control of weeds in grasslands is rarely necessary. Most often, spot treatment can be used more effectively to manage the noxious and invading weeds.

A green soybean plant with purple and white flowers begining to develop.

Current Weather Conditions Are Conducive White Mold Development in Soybeans

Frequent rains and overcast conditions continue to occur in South Dakota’s main soybean growing counties. These conditions favor white mold development. In some of these counties, soybean is already at R1, which is also the best timing for fungicide application targeting white mold control.

Black cattle equipped with virtual fencing collars grazing rangeland.

SDSU Extension offering workshop on virtual fencing

December 20, 2023

“Virtual Fencing 101: Expectations and Considerations” is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, on Jan. 11, 2024, at the Box Elder Events Center. It is free to attend.

Several young swine in a feeding facility.

SDSU Extension hosts swine production and transportation certification in January

January 03, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension will help swine producers, transporters and handlers update their Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus and Transportation Quality Assurance (TQA) on Jan. 10, 2024, in Sioux Falls.

A tall, grassy warm-season cover crop blend grown in South Dakota.

Your Cash Crop Flooded Out. What’s Plan B?

With significantly higher than normal precipitation in eastern South Dakota, many producers will soon be seeking a "Plan B" for their flooded-out row crops.

Husband and wife viewing calving software on a computer in a ranch office.

Calving Software: A Modern Consideration

Calving software offers many benefits, including the ability to keep track of records year-over-year and identify if management actions are aligning with calving season.

Colorful coleus growing in a garden.

Coleus: A Color for Every Garden

Coleus have long been a great plant for gardens, generally grown as foliage plants that offer a huge variety of foliage colors, and can be grown in a variety of soils in part-shade to sun.

Young entrepreneur meeting with community members.

Connections: An Overlooked Factor in Startup Success

If you are considering starting a business, your community network will be one of your most-important tools. Learn some expert tips for connecting your business with your community today.