Crops
During the growing season, SDSU Extension provides weekly production recommendations.
Oats
All Oats Content
Round Bale Storage Conservation
Fact sheet discussing conservation of round bale storage.
Cover Crops
The benefits of planting cover crops are numerous.
Other Crops
South Dakota’s fertile landscape is home to a diversity of crops.
Oat Variety Trial Results
In 2020, oat trials were planted at ten locations, one organic, one forage oat and a regional summary in South Dakota.
Crown Rust of Oats
Fact sheet on Crown Rust of Oats for agronomist and growers.
Does Crown Rust in Oats Cause Problems for Livestock?
When wet, cool conditions predominate in the spring, crop producers may have to deal with crown rust in oats. When this crop disease is abundant, questions from livestock producers arise. Could crown rust in oats harm livestock if it’s present on pasture or in hay?
Jun
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2021 Dakota Lakes Research Farm Field Day
South Dakota State University’s Dakota Lakes Research Farm will host Field Day on June 24.
Oat Crown Rust Risk Low This Year
Oat fields recently scouted were found with very low levels of crown rust. This is primarily due to warm and dry weather conditions that we are currently experiencing.
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.