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![Cover crops growing in a field of harvested corn.](/sites/default/files/2020-03/W-00528-00-cover-crops-corn-grazing-soil-rotation.jpg)
Utilizing Cover Crops for Grazing: An Assessment on Economic Benefits
Grazing cover crops by cattle provides an option to offset cover crop seed costs and increase farm revenue. To facilitate farmers’ decision making, this article will evaluate the economic profitability from grazing cattle on cover crops using a partial budgeting approach.
![A variety of fresh vegetables displayed on a white countertop.](/sites/default/files/2020-01/S-0006-15-00-Eat_More_Vegetables.jpg)
Choosing Vegetable Varieties for South Dakota
Fact sheet describing characteristics to look for when selecting a vegetable variety to grow in South Dakota.
![Close up of raspberry plant A close up of a raspberry plant with several berries growing on the plant](/sites/default/files/2020-03/Raspberry_closeup.jpg)
Growing Raspberries in South Dakota
Fact sheet describing how to grow raspberries in the home garden: selection, planting, and care.
![a lush, green grape vine with clusters of dark, purple grapes](/sites/default/files/2019-03/W-M7597-03-garden-grapes-valiant-variety.jpg)
Vineyard Work Calendar
Monthly check list for vineyard work
![Grapes growing on a vine grapes growing on a vine in a vineyard](/sites/default/files/2020-04/vsp_good%20fruit.jpg)
Grape Varieties for South Dakota
Updated list of grape varieties recommended for South Dakota.
![A green tractor, pulling a red, high-clearance planter through a field of emerging corn.](/sites/default/files/2020-02/W-00488-02-interseeding-cover-crops-planter-high-clearance.jpg)
Interseeding Cover Crops Effect on Corn and Soybean Production: 2019
Incorporating cover crops into our cropping systems and moving from conventional tillage to no-till can improve soil organic matter, soil structure, and water and nutrient holding capacity of our soils.
![Woody looking zucchini plant.](/sites/default/files/2019-09/W-00400-01-zucchini-plant-injury-feeding.jpg)
What’s Killing My Zucchini and Squash Plants?
For many of us, this time of year is tough for our zucchini, squash and pumpkin plants. A close inspection of wilting plants may reveal a sawdust-like substance around the soil surface or on the base of the stem. When pushed, the plants typically break and reveal clear evidence of insect feeding through the stem.
![A field of green winter wheat emerging from a layer of light snow.](/sites/default/files/2019-10/W-00425-00-winter-wheat-field-snow.jpg)
Climate Adaptability of Winter Wheat
For most of us, wheat is wheat. However, there is a distinct difference between spring and winter wheat, even though the vegetative characteristics of these two wheat types are very similar.
![Two side-by-side fields. The left field is planted with perennial grass. The right field is bare with salty soil exposed.](/sites/default/files/2020-03/W-00513-00-salty-soils-vs-perennial-grass.jpg)
Managing Weeds While Transforming Marginal Land Into Perennial Forages Production
There are currently millions acres across South Dakota impacted by saline and sodic conditions. Research has shown that salt-tolerant perennial grasses are a possible way to bring land back into production.
![A pair of hands transplanting a tomato seedling in a black, plastic pot.](/sites/default/files/2020-03/W-00516-vegetable-seedlings-planting-garden.jpg)
Growing Your Own Food
Are you thinking about growing your own fresh vegetables this year, maybe for the first time? In addition to the satisfaction of providing fresh, nutritious and delicious produce for yourself and family or friends, many find working with plants and soil to be a great antidote for the worries and frustrations of the day.