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Monitor Sunflower for Banded Sunflower Moth Activity

Banded sunflower moths are active in South Dakota, which means it is time to start scouting sunflowers for their eggs. Banded sunflower moth caterpillars can reduce yields and oil content by feeding on the developing florets and tunneling into developing seeds.

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Will Dectes Stem Borers Be an Issue in 2020?

Every year, there is a risk that sunflower in South Dakota will be infested by Dectes stem borer larvae. At this point in the season, adults are active, and females have likely been laying eggs in sunflower plants.

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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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Gray Sunflower Seed Weevils

Gray sunflower seed weevils have been spotted in sunflower fields this week. Although they are a non-economic pest there are times when they can have population outbreaks and reduce sunflower yields.

Zonitis Bilineata on Sunflowers

While scouting sunflower last week we noticed beetles that were present throughout the field on the developing buds. These beetles weren’t feeding on the buds or the bracts that they were often on. So, what were they doing on the sunflowers?

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SDSU Extension to Offer Integrated Pest Management Field School Online

July 30, 2021

South Dakota State University Extension will kick off its 13th annual Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Field School Aug. 1.

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SDSU Extension to Host Small Grain Variety Tours

June 08, 2021

On June 17, South Dakota State University Extension will kick off its annual statewide Small Grain Variety Tours in Ideal.

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SDSU Extension to host Wheat Walks in June

May 13, 2021

The 2021 Wheat Walks are slated for June 2 and 3 and will be held near Pierre, Clark and Mount Vernon.

Making Use of “Ugly” Feeds

Feed does not have to be perfect to be useful. The key to making smart feeding decisions is knowing what the imperfections are and adjusting accordingly.

SDSU Extension to Host Final Pesticide Education Opportunity

March 31, 2021

As opportunities to obtain 2021 Private Applicator Certification in South Dakota wind down, SDSU Extension is offering a final online pesticide education course Thursday, April 8 from 6–9 p.m. CST.