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A Guide to Drying Foods
Fact sheet about drying foods
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.
Standing Corn Considerations
The January 2020 South Dakota Crop Progress Report indicated four percent of S.D. corn acres remain in the field. Given the record rainfall of 2019, current snow pack levels and the 3-to-6-month precipitation forecasts, farmers will likely be dealing with a wet spring in 2020, thus making the removal of those acres important but hard to accomplish.
An identification guide to common Dung Beetles of South Dakota
A guide of common dung beetles of South Dakota.
Organic Agronomy Starting to Impact
For decades scientists have known that a handful of soil contained more micro-biological organisms than the number of humans on earth. Science is just beginning to discover these organisms and learn about their functions and contribution to their soil ecosystem.
SDSU Extension’s Soybean Week Dives into Pest Management, Soil Health and 2021 Outlook
January 07, 2021
Want to know more about weed control, research, planting dates, and fungicide? Join us on January 19 - 22.
An Introduction to Salt-Impacted Soils in South Dakota
Introduction of salt-impacted soils in South Dakota for landowners.
Tree Issue Treatments
Publications of the most commonly available in pesticides for use in South Dakota for Turf & Ornamentals.
Flea Beetles Already Active In Gardens
It may seem early, but flea beetles are already active in gardens in South Dakota. Adult beetles feed on leaves and stems, and their feeding will leave behind a multitude of small, irregular holes or pits.
Do You Have Grubs in Your Lawn?
We’ve had quite a few calls about dead patches in lawns this spring, which could be a sign of grub activity. If areas of your lawn are not greening up or appear to be dying, it is important to scout to determine if grubs are present.