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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.

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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.

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Building Better Caregivers

Approximately 40 million Americans provide unpaid care to older adults with disabilities, the majority of whom also juggle a job or other responsibilities.

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SDSU Extension program hosting chronic disease self-management workshop in Salem

March 21, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension will host a free Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota workshop on chronic disease self-management in Salem for the first time.

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State Dog Show

View contestant resources and results for the State 4-H Dog Show.

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Apr 26

4-H State Shoot

SDSU Extension 4-H will host the 2024 4-H Sping State Shoot April 26–28 in locations throughout Pierre and Fort Pierre, South Dakota.

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May 02

Better Choices, Better Health® South Dakota Workshop @ Mitchell

SDSU Extension will host a six-week Better Choices, Better Health® South Dakota workshop series on diabetes. The workshops are from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CDT every Thursday from May 2-June 6 at the Mitchel Recreation Center (1300 N. Main St., Mitchell, SD 57301).

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May 01

Better Choices, Better Health® South Dakota Workshop @ Salem

SDSU Extension will host a six-week Better Choices, Better Health® South Dakota workshop on chronic disease management. The workshops are from 9:00-11:30 a.m. every Wednesday from May 1-June 5 at Salem Chiropractic Clinic (740 Main St, Salem, SD 57058).

Hand holding a heart-shaped bowl of fruits and vegetables near a clipboard, stethoscope, and glucose meter.

SDSU Extension program hosting diabetes self-management workshop in Mitchell

April 11, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension will host a series of Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota workshops on diabetes management in Mitchell. The workshops are from 9:30 a.m. to noon CDT every Thursday from May 2 to June 6, 2024, at the Mitchell Recreation Center. They are free to attend and registration is required.

SDSU Extension Director Karla Trautman, 2021 Inductees Audrey and Art Kneen, SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Safety Field Specialist John Keimig and South Dakota 4-H Program Director Tim Tanner.

4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame Honorees

The 4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame was started in 2015. It was created to recognize those who played a role in bringing shooting sports to the South Dakota 4-H Program and those who have helped it to grow on the state and regional levels.