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Growing Tomatoes in South Dakota
Few vegetables inspire us more than home-grown tomatoes, bursting with vine-ripe flavor. Tomatoes are easy to grow in containers or in the ground, and are excellent sources of vitamins A and C, as well as cancer-fighting lycopenes.
An identification guide to common Ticks of South Dakota
A guide to identifying common ticks in South Dakota
Soybean Aphids in South Dakota
Factsheet on Soybean Aphids in South Dakota
Grasshopper Mites in South Dakota
Fact sheet that covers the ectoparasite grasshopper mites.
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.
Sheep Breeds
Everyone has heard the fairytale “Baa Baa Black Sheep Have You Any Wool?” but what about the double-coated California Red, the multi-colored Katahdin sheep with hair, or the East Friesian dairy ewe that produces over 1,100 pounds of milk a year? Sheep come in different shapes, sizes, and colors and all of them provide different functions and uses for producers. These can range from meat, wool, and milk production or a combination of characteristics.
Lady Beetles of South Dakota
A guide for monitoring, properly identify, and promoting the growth of lady beetles.
Recommended Soil Sampling Methods and Instructions
Proper collection of soil samples is extremely important as the accuracy of the soil test depends on the quality of the soil sample provided to the lab.
Herbicide Rotation Restrictions
This is a quick reference guide to common herbicides and their rotation restrictions for selected crops.
39th annual Rangeland and 18th annual Soil Days set for June 14-15 in Watertown
March 20, 2023
SDSU Extension, Codington Conservation District and South Dakota Natural Resources Conservation Service are hosting Rangeland Days and Soil Days on June 14-15 in Watertown, South Dakota.