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Use Caution With Turf Herbicide Applications During Extreme Heat and Drought
Dry conditions cause weeds to be under stress. This decreases herbicide effectiveness with annual, biannual and perennial plants. So, is there a safe option for weed control in yards during high temperatures and dry conditions?
Palmer Amaranth: Now Is the Time to Scout
South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension encourages farmers, ranchers and other landowners to start scouting for Palmer amaranth, a weed that has been rapidly spreading north into the United States and is likely to be glyphosate-resistant.
Poisonous Plants on Rangelands: Larkspur and Poisonvetch
Larkspurs are the second leading cause for all livestock deaths from toxic plant poisoning. Poisonvetches are considered accumulator plants that uptake excessive levels of selenium and cause toxicity problems in cattle.
SDSU Extension to Offer Integrated Pest Management Field School Online
July 30, 2021
South Dakota State University Extension will kick off its 13th annual Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Field School Aug. 1.
SDSU Extension to Tackle Weed, Pest and Drought Inquiries at State Fair
August 23, 2021
To address drought concerns, as well as weed and pest inquiries, South Dakota State University Extension will feature two booth locations at the 2021 South Dakota State Fair Sept. 2-6 in Huron.
‘Baa-d Cedars’ Field Day Examines Goat-Targeted Grazing on Cedars
September 17, 2021
South Dakota State University Extension invites the public to an interactive Eastern Red Cedar Management Field Day to see the impact goats can have in controlling the most widely distributed conifer across eastern North America.
Noxious Weeds of South Dakota
Pictorial reference guide of noxious weeds in South Dakota
Apply now to attend SDSU Extension Master Gardener and Home Horticulture Course
February 24, 2023
Applications are now being accepted for the South Dakota State University Extension Master Gardener and Home Horticulture course offered March 23 to June 13.
4-H Bike Rodeo and Safety
Overview document including complete lesson plans for a 4-H Bike Rodeo and Safety program to make youth aware of the importance of riding their bike.
Organic Herbicides
Many gardeners across the state of South Dakota desire to have weed-free gardens, yards and flowerbeds. Many homeowners do not want to use inorganic herbicides due to their potential health effects.