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Two jars of freezer jam on a countertop with fresh strawberries.

Freezer Berry Jam

Try this research-tested recipe for freezer berry jam courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

A jar of grape jelly and serving dish on a countertop.

Grape Jam

Try this research-tested recipe for grape jam courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

Mixed Fruit Jelly

Try this research-tested recipe for mixed fruit jelly courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

Reduced-Sugar Apple Jelly

Try this research-tested recipe for reduced-sugar apple jelly courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

Five jars of reduced-sugar grape jam on a counter.

Reduced-Sugar Grape Jelly

Try this research-tested recipe for reduced-sugar grape jelly courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

A lush field with corn, soybean, and forage rotation.

Crop Diversification Potential: Improving Soil Health & Farm Profitability

Two-year corn-soybean rotation coupled with heavy chemical inputs has become the routine practice of agricultural production in the Midwestern United States. According to USDA/NASS data, corn and soybean prices received by producers in South Dakota both reached the peak levels of $7.39 and $16.00 per bushel, respectively, in August, 2012.

A red tractor and seed drill planting in a no-till field.

Project to Study Soil Health Economics in South Dakota

Soil degradation has become one of the most pressing global issues, because of its adverse effects on world food security, environment and quality of life.

Butcher helping a customer select meat in a glass cabinet.

Tips for Purchasing and Preparing Turkey, Ham and Prime Rib

From turkey to prime rib, let’s look at some things to consider before you sink your teeth into your next holiday meal.

Young woman applying insect repellant before an evening hike.

Enjoying the Outdoors Without Tick and Mosquito Bites

Outdoor activities seem extra inviting this time of year, and many people are already enjoying the long days and warmer temperatures. Ticks and mosquitoes share the outdoors with us, but there are things you can do to prevent bites from both.

Cover Crop Adoption: Farmers’ perceived benefits & barriers

Cover crops are generally defined as crops planted between cash crops to cover and protect the soil. Some demonstrated benefits of cover crops include: reduced soil erosion, increased soil organic matter, increased biological diversity, increased nitrogen supply, and weed control. Depending on the farmers’ objectives, different species of cover crops can be planted. For example, if a farmer’s main objective is to increase nitrogen supply, then legume cover crops best suited to the farm area should be selected.