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Use Caution When Fall Spraying Noxious Weeds in Pastures To Avoid Harming Desirable Plants
Noxious weed control is often a long-term process. In some cases, chemical application may be deemed necessary, but it should always be considered in the context of appropriate management and an integrated best management framework.
Ground Beetles: Predators That Provide Benefits in Agricultural Landscapes
For agroecosystems and gardens struggling with weeds and insect pests, ground beetles can be a beneficial predator. Learn the benefits they can bring to your landscape this growing season.
Leafy Spurge Control in the Fall
Leafy spurge is a difficult-to-control, noxious weed in South Dakota. Spring and fall herbicide applications are critical for leafy spurge management.
Perennial Weed Management in the Fall
Most herbicide applications to manage perennial weeds have already occurred. However, now is the time to consider fall applications for weeds that were not treated or escaped the spring application.
SDSU Extension to host Food is Medicine webinar
December 23, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will host a Food is Medicine webinar on Jan. 22, 2026.
SDSU Extension welcomes new Community Vitality Field Specialist to Aberdeen office
August 22, 2023
SDSU Extension is pleased to welcome Kellie Ecker Kolb as a new Community Vitality Field Specialist based out of the Aberdeen Regional Center.
Beef Cow Nutrition During Calving and Early Lactation
Calving season has started or will be starting in the near future for most producers. Nutritional management of the cow herd is more important during the periods of late pregnancy and early lactation than any other.
How to Safely Make and Sell Hummus in South Dakota
There is an increasing interest with food entrepreneurs for making hummus. Learn how to safely make hummus, including notable regulations that processors must abide by in order to sell it in South Dakota.
Diabetes and COVID-19
If you are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19, it is important to take actions to reduce your chance of getting sick. Those at higher risk, including older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease, are encouraged to get ready now!
SDSU Extension receives $1 million contribution agreement from NRCS to protect grasslands from invasive trees
June 15, 2023
Trees are taking over the grasslands in the Northern Plains. To meet that threat, SDSU Extension recently received a $1 million contribution agreement from the Natural Resources Conservation Service to combat the spread.