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Graduation Presents
With graduation season upon us, consider gifting your high school or college graduate with the necessary medical, financial and legal paperwork they're need for the next stage of their lives.
Be Ready for Mosquitos
With the very wet 2019 spring and recent rains, it inevitable that mosquito populations will be high this year. Although there are over 20 species of mosquitoes that call South Dakota home, there are really only two species that account for the majority of observed individuals.
Water Bathing vs. Pressure Canning
Water bathing and pressure canning are two common ways to preserve foods by canning. These techniques use heat processing to preserve foods, and which technique you use depends on the acidity of the food.
Canning Jar Update
Before you start canning, take some time to learn the latest canning jar safety updates, including safe jar types, lid selection and handling practices.
Flood Insurance
The higher amounts of snow this year will increase the chance of flooding and the potential water damage to homes and residential properties. Now is the time to consider purchasing a flood insurance policy.
Managing Flooding Around Home Structures
As South Dakota and our surrounding neighbors begin to deal with the consequences of spring snowmelt and the dramatic flash flooding that came about from the region’s most recent winter storm, we can only hope that conditions begin to improve quickly.
Inundaciones: sugerencias útiles
La primavera en el Medio Oeste siempre trae el riesgo de inundaciones, sea por la nieve que se derrite o por lluvia en exceso.
Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke: Protecting Your Operation
During periods of extreme heat, operations must take additional steps to protect their employees from heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extend the Life of Your Produce: Dry Your Food!
Drying or dehydrating gives you the ability to extend the life of your fresh foods to enjoy later.
Labeling of Prepared and Processed Foods in South Dakota
Labeling requirements vary in accordance with the type of food that is being sold and in several instances how or where it was prepared or processed.