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Transitioning to Soil Health Systems in Eastern South Dakota Intended for beginners: Where do I start?

Fact sheet for beginners on where to start transitioning to soil health systems in eastern South Dakota.

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Using Feedlot Manure as a Crop Nutrient Source

Factsheet that reviews the steps to obtain a manure application rate based on crop need, soil and manure testing.

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Grain Storage Calculator

An Excel based spreadsheet for corn, soybean, spring and winter wheat producers.

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Corn Hybrid Trial Results

In 2025, corn hybrid and conventional corn hybrid trials were conducted at different locations throughout South Dakota.

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SDSU Extension Tile Drainage Economics Calculator

Calculator for farmers who are interested in evaluating the decision to install tile drainage from an economic perspective.

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SDSU Extension Silage/Earlage Calculator

The Silage/Earlage Calculator is designed to help corn and livestock producers answer questions regarding the value of standing fields of corn either as grain, silage and earlage.

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Survey of Grasshoppers in South Dakota

Fact sheet on the abundance and species diversity of grasshoppers in South Dakota

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Risk Calculator

The Risk Calculator is designed to combine crop insurance, government programs, and marketing tools together for a crop.

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Crop Budgets

Crop Budgets helps producers to determine the preliminary cost of production for the major commodities grown in South Dakota.

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Weed Control Field Test Data

Data books to use as a reference to select appropriate herbicide(s) for row crops