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Starting a Commercial Vineyard in South Dakota

Are you thinking of starting your own vineyard? This publication provides a brief overview of the issues you need to consider in determining whether grape growing might be a good fit for you.

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Dakota & Lakota Traditional Games Resource

Play these games to promote the development of physical endurance, coordination, dexterity, quickness and strength.

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Managing Salts in the Home Garden

Fact sheet about managing salts in your home garden.

Salt/Salinity Tolerance of Common Horticulture Crops in South Dakota

Fact sheet about salt/salinity tolerance of common horticulture crops.

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Choosing Vegetable Varieties for South Dakota

Fact sheet describing characteristics to look for when selecting a vegetable variety to grow in South Dakota.

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Growing Raspberries in South Dakota

Fact sheet describing how to grow raspberries in the home garden: selection, planting, and care.

Vineyard Work Calendar

Monthly check list for vineyard work

Grape Varieties for South Dakota

Updated list of grape varieties recommended for South Dakota.

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Barley Variety Trial Results

In 2019, Barley trial was planted at one location in South Dakota.

A map of South Dakota with several colored boxes indicating areas of increased flood risk. For a complete description, visit the National Weather Service website at: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/long_range.php?wfo=fsd

Get to Know Your Local Emergency Management Director

The warmer weather and spring migration this March have us all thinking of better days ahead. Unfortunately, it also has us thinking about flooding again this spring.