Flood
Many South Dakotans are dealing with flood issues following recent rain and damaging storms.
Soil Fertility
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Fallow Syndrome: What is it and how do I deal with it?
Fallow syndrome received its name from the dry plains states, where fields routinely benefited from the additional moisture available after a year where the ground was fallowed. Corn sometimes had symptoms of phosphorus deficiency when grown on this previously fallowed ground, thus it received its current name, “fallow syndrome.”
Recommended Soil Sampling Methods for South Dakota
Soil testing is your best way to evaluate the fertility status of a field or of areas within a field.
Prevent Plant: Its Effect on Fall and Spring Fertilizing Plans
Driving around South Dakota, you can see the many acres that farmers were not able to plant. Now that fall soil-sampling season is well on its way, many people have questions regarding how different situations of prevented planting will affect soil sampling and fertilizer application needs.
SDSU Extension Seeks Grower Input for South Dakota Nutrient Management Survey
SDSU Extension, the South Dakota Nutrient Research and Education Council and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at SDSU are interested in learning more about the nutrient management practices you use on your farm through a survey.
SDSU Extension to Host Conservation Drainage Workshop at Southeast Research Farm
July 10, 2019
SDSU Extension will be hosting a drainage workshop Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18 starting at 9:00 a.m. CDT at South Dakota State University’s Southeast Research Farm.
2019 Growing Season Challenges Addressed by SDSU Extension Staff During Faulkton & Aberdeen Open-Houses
June 19, 2019
SDSU Extension is hosting open house meetings in Faulkton and Aberdeen June 21, 2019 to address the current state of farming.
SDSU Extension Seeks Grower Input for South Dakota Nutrient Management Survey
June 12, 2019
SDSU Extension, the South Dakota Nutrient Research and Education Council and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at SDSU are interested in learning more about the nutrient management practices you use on your farm through a survey.
Bring Your Agronomy Questions for SDSU Extension Staff to Answer During Open House Near You
June 18, 2019
SDSU Extension is hosting open house agronomy meetings in eight South Dakota locations, to address the current state of farming due to excessive moisture.
Cover Crop Considerations for Planting Season 2019
June 03, 2019
Cover crops may be good options for South Dakota growers unable to plant due to high waters and saturated soils.
Alternative Forages to Consider this Spring
June 03, 2019
With the excessively wet planting conditions across much of South Dakota, many producers are looking for other options to meet forage needs for their livestock, or commodities that can be marketed to livestock producers.