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Precautions for Grazing Weevil-Infested Alfalfa

Alfalfa weevil populations are high this year, creating challenges for producers. Questions have arisen on how to get some value out of the forage by grazing it rather than putting it up for hay.

Several wrapped bales of hay lined up near a barn.

Round Bale Storage Conservation

Fact sheet discussing conservation of round bale storage.

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South Dakota 4-H Missed Deadline Agreement

Form for missed deadlines for State 4-H Events

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Production and Utilization of Field Peas in South Dakota

Guide to field pea production and utilization in South Dakota

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Field Pea Variety Trial Results

In 2021, field pea and chickpea trials were planted at one location in South Dakota.

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Sweet Clover Poisoning

Hay that contains sweet clover can be an excellent feed as long as the dicoumarol level is known and feeding management is used to prevent poisoning.

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Why Tattoo Your 4-H Livestock?

Proper identification of animals helps create an honest record keeping system. With current DNA blood typing procedures animals can be identified through parentage, but when it comes to everyday practices on the farm or ranch a good tattoo can be a huge time saver in the event of a lost ear tag.

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Soybean Aphids in South Dakota

Factsheet on Soybean Aphids in South Dakota

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An identification guide of common Diseases of Dry Peas in South Dakota

A guide depicting common diseases of Dry Peas in South Dakota