Search

Group of South Dakota 4-H participants and chaperones at the at the 2022 Western National Roundup held in Denver, Colorado.

South Dakota 4-H Youth Participate in Western National Roundup

February 25, 2022

South Dakota 4-H had 25 youth participate in nine different events at the Western National Roundup held in Denver, Colorado January 5-9, 2022.

Victoria rhubarb stalks on a table.

Rhubarb: Harvest and Storage

Rhubarb is a cool-season, herbaceous perennial commonly grown for its edible leafstalks. Learn how to select, grow, harvest and store rhubarb with this helpful guide!

Three young girls weighing sugar on a kitchen scale.

Teaching Math and Science in the Kitchen: 24 Ideas

Children can learn valuable skills in the kitchen: measuring ingredients, following a recipes, and much more. Have you ever considered that these skills double as math and science skills?

Rancher and researcher in a hay shed discussing information on a laptop computer.

Understanding Feed Analysis Reports

Well-developed rations begin with knowing information about each of the feeds utilized within them. Understanding the components of a feed analysis report can help.

A lush green bush with bright pink flowers.

Peony: A Great Option for Early Blooms in South Dakota

Peonies are an early-summer blooming plant that thrives in South Dakota. Learn how to select, plant and care for peonies in your landscape this gardening season!

Producer holding soil in cupped hands over a bare field in early spring.

Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio of Healthy Soils

The ratio of carbon to nitrogen in the soil is essential for soil biochemical functioning. Learn some expert tips on managing soil to create an ideal ratio of these critical elements.

Wire cage over raised bed garden.

Preventing and Dealing with Hail Damage in the Garden

Do you live in an area prone to hailstorms? All is not lost! Learn about some options to protect your plants when storm clouds threaten along with strategies for caring for damaged plants afterwards.

road closed sign in front of a flooded road

Floods Continue With a Wet Outlook

As April unfolds, major flooding continues along the Eastern rivers. The James River is at crest in Brown county the first week of April and will slowly recede while maintaining flood level for much of April.

Soil scientist conducting an in-field soil test.

Soil Carbon Cycle and Laboratory Measurements of Carbon Related to Soil Health

Carbon is one the most-important elements in agricultural soils. Take in-depth look at how carbon is understood, measured, and managed to benefit soil health in agricultural production.

A field of flowering alfalfa.

Precautions for Grazing Weevil-Infested Alfalfa

Alfalfa weevil populations are high this year, creating challenges for producers. Questions have arisen on how to get some value out of the forage by grazing it rather than putting it up for hay.