Crop Management

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Hail-damaged soybean field with storm clouds in the background.

Making Decisions With Hail-Damaged Row Crops

Late-season hail damage can leave growers wondering what to do next. Before deciding what to do with your hail-damaged fields, take some time to consider a variety of management options.

Field showing sheet and rill erosion following a heavy rain event.

Soil Erosion Mitigation During Heavy Rainfall Events

Adopting soil health practices that minimize disturbance, increase surface cover and organic matter content, and keep roots growing in the soil can help to increase soil infiltration rates and reduce destruction of soil aggregates from heavy rain.

Crop field with various areas highlighted to show variations in crop performance.

Variations in a Field and Variable Rate Technology Adoption

Field variations, including soil properties, nutrient content, and moisture levels, can significantly impact crop yield and farm profits. By understanding the specific needs of different areas, farmers can apply fertilizers, seeds, and other inputs more effectively.

A sign directs drivers to an SDSU Extension field day

SDSU Extension hosts 5th annual Specialty Crop Field Day

July 24, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce its fifth annual Specialty Crop Field Day at the SDSU campus in Brookings.

A field divided into management zones to used to manage nutrient applications more precisely

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-brown colored weevil with bent antennae originating on the elongated mouthparts.

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 SDSU 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

Tractor planter seeding crops in a no-till field.

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.