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Chokecherry Syrup
Try this research-tested recipe for chokecherry syrup courtesy of University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension.
Freezer Berry Jam
Try this research-tested recipe for freezer berry jam courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
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.
Reduced-Sugar Grape Jelly
Try this research-tested recipe for reduced-sugar grape jelly courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
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.
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.
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.