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![Wind damage on a pole barn's exterior.](/sites/default/files/2022-05/W-01357-Pole-Barn-Wind-Damage-Facility-Storm.jpg)
Wind Damage to Pole Barns: Things To Know
Windstorms can cause significant damage to agricultural structures, including post-frame buildings, also known as pole barns. Learn some expert tips for protecting, inspecting and repairing these structures in the aftermath of a storm.
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Barley yellow dwarf developing in winter wheat.
Barley yellow dwarf is starting to develop in winter wheat. Barley yellow dwarf is caused by the Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV). This disease usually becomes more distinct at flag leaf emergence. A typical symptom of Barley yellow dwarf is the purplish-yellow color of infected leaves, especially the flag leaf.
![Color-coded map showing the spring 2022 first-leaf return interval. For assistance reading this graphic and data set, please call SDSU Extension at 605-688-4792.](/sites/default/files/2022-05/W-01360-00-Climate-Map-six-leaf-return-interval-spring-2022.png)
Late Spring Bloom in 2022
In South Dakota, with temperatures cooler than average in 2022, the arrival of spring has been later than usual. Indicators like the first leaf or bloom of some common plants can be used to define the arrival of spring.
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Early Season Insecticide Applications in Wheat
Many wheat producers in South Dakota have adopted more intensive management practices in the last few years, including an early season application of fungicide and, in some cases, insecticide.
![Sunset over two grain bins in a field.](/sites/default/files/2022-05/W-01365-00-Grain-Bin-Storage-Storm-Damage-Wind-Windstorm.jpg)
Inspecting Grain Bins After a Windstorm
Due to their high profile and light structure, metal grain bins are highly susceptible to wind damage. View a step-by-step guide for inspecting them in the aftermath of a windstorm.
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Fungicide Seed Treatments for Winter Wheat
As producers are preparing to plant winter wheat, one of the decisions to make is whether to use a fungicide seed treatment, and if the answer is yes, which product to use.
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Improving Protein Content in Wheat
Wheat producers in South Dakota always strive to grow a premium product. Quality in wheat often depends on test weight and protein content.
![Oats growing in a no-till field.](/sites/default/files/2022-03/W-01290-00-Oats-Small-Grains-Oat-No-Till-Other-Crops.jpg)
Planting Considerations for Oats in South Dakota
South Dakota is a leading oat producer in the United States. Learn some important oat planting tips, including timing, variety selection, seeding rate and fertilizer management.
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New Multi-State Extension Publication: Managing Insecticide-Resistant Soybean Aphids
The first pyrethroid resistant soybean aphids were reported in Minnesota in 2015. Since then, pyrethroid resistant soybean aphids have been reported in Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. In an effort to address resistance, researchers from those states have put together a new extension publication.
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Overwintering S.D. Bean Leaf Beetles: 2017 predicted mortality
The overwintering generation of bean leaf beetle adults emerge in the spring and can cause serious defoliation injury to seedling soybean plants. However, the abundance of overwintering bean leaf beetles is negatively affected when the air temperatures get too cold. Therefore, an estimate of the emerging populations can be made based on how cold the winter was.