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Herbicide Residual Effects on Cover Crops after Corn Silage
Fact sheet about herbicide residual effect on cover crops after corn silage.
Influence of Body Condition on Reproductive Performance of Beef Cows
Fact sheet about understanding effects of body condition score on reproductive performance.
USDA: CFAP 1 Program Payment Benefits to Producers
In examining the USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 1.0 website, we are able to directly see the impact of the program and the payments made to producers across the country.
Effects of Shipping and Heat Stress on Embryonic Mortality in Cattle
Fact sheets on the effect of shipping and heat stress on embryonic mortality in cattle.
Requirements for Selling Food to Retail in South Dakota
Now more than ever, we are seeing food processors and entrepreneurs in South Dakota bringing their food products, not only to farmers markets, but also to retail stores. This article provides regulatory guidance and outlines the necessary steps required to allow for the sale of foods to retail stores.
Counties Designated as Disaster Areas and Qualify for Other Programs
Five South Dakota counties have been given disaster declarations due to dry summer conditions. This declaration gives producers in these counties and those in contiguous counties access to USDA-FSA emergency loans.
Organic Herbicides: Garden and Flower Bed Weed Control
Many South Dakota homeowners do not want to use inorganic or synthetic herbicides due to potential health impacts. Organic herbicides can be a useful tool for weed control when combined with other management practices.
Check Your Bins This Spring
As it warms up this spring, don’t forget to check the bins. Grain bins work as solar heat collectors, and the grain inside of them may be much warmer than expected.
Radish: A Quick-Growing Vegetable To Enjoy in Spring
Radishes can be planted early in the growing season, as they germinate in soils temperatures as low as 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tulips Bring Early-Season Color to the Garden Each Year
Nothing says “spring is here” quite like the annual tulip bloom! Late April and early May are great times to enjoy a wide pallet of colors and textures presented by over 100 known species of garden tulips.