Growing Wheat
Spring Wheat Variety Trial Results
Spring wheat variety trials were planted throughout various locations in South Dakota.
Winter Wheat and Nitrogen: Decisions for the 2027 Growing Season
Producers cannot control fertilizer or grain markets, but they can control how efficiently nitrogen is used on their farms. Learn some key strategies and considerations for the 2027 growing season.
Crops
During the growing season, SDSU Extension provides weekly production recommendations.
Wheat
The SDSU Extension team provides unbiased, research-based information to help wheat growers make decisions to improve yields and profits.
SDSU Extension experts to attend 2026 Dakotafest
July 22, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension experts will attend the 2026 Dakotafest trade show in Mitchell, providing educational resources and hands-on activities for a variety of topics.
SDSU Extension invites public to free Winter Wheat field tours
June 04, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension invites all wheat producers, agronomists and agricultural professionals to attend the upcoming Winter Wheat Variety Tours on June 9, 2026.
Optimizing Wheat Success for 2026
Whether it be winter wheat or spring wheat, there are many things to consider to help improve the health and success of these crops in the upcoming growing season.
Cover Crops
The benefits of planting cover crops are numerous.
Monitor Emerging Winter Wheat for Grasshopper Populations
Large grasshopper populations have been observed in many areas of South Dakota. It is important to scout winter wheat fields for grasshoppers before and after planting, especially in areas where large populations have been identified.
Split Application of Nitrogen in Winter Wheat
Adequate N early in the growing season is important to support healthy tillering and to give young plants the best opportunity to survive the sometimes-harsh South Dakota winter