Crop Management
All Crop Management Content

Crops
During the growing season, SDSU Extension provides weekly production recommendations.

Satellite Farming: Download, Detect and Decide with Multispectral Imagery
Fact sheet about the benefits and accessibility of using multispectral imagery (MSI) from satellites and NDVI maps in modern farming.

Digital Farming: Free Satellite Imagery & NDVI Maps
Fact sheet about the benefits and accessibility of using satellite imagery and NDVI maps in modern farming.

Red Sunflower Seed Weevils in South Dakota
Fact sheet on red sunflower seed weevils in South Dakota

SDSU Extension helps producers navigate precision ag
May 28, 2025
Precision agriculture practices are growing as technology continues to evolve, and South Dakota State University Extension is leading the state’s efforts to monitor and understand the role it plays.
Alfalfa Variety Trial Results
Progress reports for alfalfa variety trials

Fertilizer Placed With the Seeds in Dry Soil Conditions
Climate patterns can shift from wet to dry very quickly. A current consideration is thinking about seed injury from furrow-placed fertilizers, and there are notable differences among crops for tolerance of seed-placed fertilizers.

Broadleaf Considerations for West River South Dakota Cropping Systems
Selecting the right crop rotation is crucial in West River South Dakota, where water use efficiency is important. Learn some key factors to consider when selecting broadleaf crops for rotations and see what some farmers in the region are already planting.

Conserving Soil Moisture During Dry Conditions
Dry conditions can create difficulties for agricultural producers. Using soil health principles can improve the resilience of agricultural systems to dry conditions.

Project to Study Soil Health Economics in South Dakota
Soil degradation has become one of the most pressing global issues, because of its adverse effects on world food security, environment and quality of life.