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![Color-coded map of the United States showing the one-month temperature outlook for April 2021.](/sites/default/files/2021-04/W-00905-01-NOAA-Temperature-Outlook-2021-03-31.png)
April 2021 Climate Update
As we look at March in the rear-view mirror, we look ahead to April and the potential for rain to return to South Dakota to reduce drought concerns across the state.
![Young woman watering a drought-stressed flower garden.](/sites/default/files/2021-04/W-00906-00-Gardening-Drought-Flowers-Landscape.jpg)
Gardening Tips During a Drought
Drought conditions present challenges for gardeners, but it's still possible to grow things by modifying gardening techniques to keep established plants growing and provide a good environment for new plants.
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Vegetable Gardening During a Drought
In a drought, getting water to plants is a priority. The following management tips will help you efficiently use water and maximize other gardening practices to achieve a healthy and productive garden.
![Tractor spraying pre-emergent herbicide in a bare field.](/sites/default/files/2021-04/W-00918-00-Herbicide-Preemergent-Weeds.jpg)
How Well Will Pre-Emergence Herbicides Work in 2021?
It is always good to start with a pre-emergence program to prevent weeds from becoming resistant. With the spring starting out below normal in subsoil, there are questions as to how well preemergent herbicides will work.
![Field pea cover crop blend growing in a field of corn residue.](/sites/default/files/2021-04/W-00923-00-Cover-Crops-Corn-Residue.jpg)
Herbicide Residual Effects on Cover Crops After Corn Silage
As cover crop usage has increased in recent years, managing weeds through a longer residual herbicide program has become more complicated. Learn some considerations for cover crops following corn silage.
![Cover crops growing in a field of wheat stuble.](/sites/default/files/2021-04/W-00924-00-Cover-Crops-Wheat-Residue.jpg)
Herbicide Residual Effects on Cover Crops After Wheat
Increased use of cover crops following major crops brings up questions of herbicide effects on cover crop establishment and rotation restrictions. Learn some considerations for cover crops following wheat.
![Tim Schreiner at his food preservation booth at the Vermillion Area Farmers Market.](/sites/default/files/2021-04/W-00925-01-Volunteer-Profile-Shreiner-Tim.jpg)
Schreiner Turns Backyard Hobby Into Community Support
Whether volunteering as a Master Gardener or a Master Food Preserver, Tim Schreiner says the interaction with people and seeing that “light bulb” moment after a conversation is really the fun part of the programs.
![Several ears of sweet corn on a table.](/sites/default/files/2021-04/W-00928-00-Weed-Control-Sweet-Corn.jpg)
Weed Control in Sweet Corn
When growing sweet corn on a large scale, weed control can be challenging, and certain steps need to be taken before choosing an herbicide.
![Cindy Jungman holding an award in front of an SDSU Extension Master Gardener Program banner.](/sites/default/files/2021-04/W-00927-02-Volunteer-Profile-Jungman-Cindy.jpg)
Jungman Brightens Landscapes, Builds Lifelong Friendships
A Master Gardener for more than 20 years, Cindy Jungman says the continuous education the program offers has been valuable.
![Group of leafy, green cabbage plants growing in a garden.](/sites/default/files/2021-03/W-00887-01-How-To-Grow-It-Cabbage.jpg)
Cabbage: How to Grow It
Cabbages are cool-season crops, very closely related to broccoli, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi and brussels sprouts.