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Salvaging Drought-Stressed Small Grains
South Dakota producers often must consider whether to abandon plans to harvest small grain as a cash crop and pivot to harvesting as forage. Learn some factors to keep in mind when evaluating salvage options.
The South Dakota State University West River Research Farm to host Field Day on July 11
July 07, 2023
The South Dakota State University West River Research Farm Tour will be held on July 11 near Sturgis, South Dakota, running from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
4-H Coach and Chaperone Application
4-H Volunteers interested in chaperoning or coaching a team should complete this form.
Wet Feet in Wheat
Given the widespread wet conditions present this spring, there are many areas in winter wheat fields with both ponding and saturated (or waterlogged) soils. Producers may want to consider soil conditions and evaluate extended weather forecasts when deciding whether or not to retain a winter wheat this spring.
Buying or Selling Oats for a Cover Crop? Be Sure to Follow the Rules
As a challenging 2019 row crop planting season wraps up in South Dakota, many producers are looking to plant cover crops on unplanted acres. One popular cool-season grass cover crop is oats. Most oats in South Dakota are grown as certified varieties, and it is important to be aware of the legal ramifications behind purchasing oat seed for use as a cover crop.
4-H Camp Storm Mountain
SDSU Extension 4-H will host a youth summer camp June 16-19 for youth ages 8-12 at beautiful Storm Mountain Center (23740 Storm Mountain Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702).
4-H Camp Poinsett - Session 1
SDSU Extension 4-H will host a summer camp June 3-5, 2024 (Session 1) for youth ages 8-12 at the Lake Poinsett Camp (20 S. Lake Drive, Arlington, S.D. 57212) near Arlington, South Dakota.
4-H Camp Poinsett - Session 2
SDSU Extension 4-H will host a summer camp June 5-7, 2024 (Session 2) for youth ages 8-12 at the Lake Poinsett Camp (20 S. Lake Drive, Arlington, S.D. 57212) near Arlington, South Dakota.
4-H Camp Poinsett - Going Beyond
SDSU Extension 4-H will host a summer camp June 10-12 (Going Beyond) for youth ages 12-14 at the Lake Poinsett Camp (20 S. Lake Drive, Arlington, S.D. 57212) near Arlington, South Dakota.