Soil Health
Land Judging In South Dakota Guidebook
This guide is for high school aged students to prepare for land judging contests in South Dakota.
Wrangler Guide to South Dakota Rangelands
This guide is for middle school age students (Wranglers) to learn more about rangelands in South Dakota.
Impact of Swine Manure on Soil Organic Carbon
This fact sheet summarizes what research shows about how swine manure affects SOC and what that means for field-level decisions.
Using Swine Manure Phosphorus More Efficienlty in South Dakota Cropping Systems
This fact sheet explains how feeding strategies, especially the use of low-phytate corn and related diet adjustments, can reduce phosphorus excretion in swine manure.
Swine Manure and Nitrate Leaching
This fact sheet explains how nitrate leaching occurs, why swine manure increases risk under certain conditions, and what producers can do to keep nitrogen where crops can use it.
Swine Manure and Soil Health
Swine manure is more than a waste product. When managed correctly, it is a valuable nutrient source that can improve crop yields, build soil health, and reduce fertilizer costs.
Heavy Metals in Swine Manure
This fact sheet explains what heavy metals are, how they enter swine manure, how they behave in soil, and what practical steps producers can take to reduce long-term risks.
A Guide to South Dakota's Rangeland and Soil Days
Fact sheet to provide an overview of the South Dakota Rangeland and Soil Days program. This also includes detailed guidelines and contest information.
New Ranger Guide to South Dakota Rangelands
This guide is for elementary age students (New Rangers) to learn more about rangelands in South Dakota.
SDSU Extension Tile Drainage Economics Calculator
Calculator for farmers who are interested in evaluating the decision to install tile drainage from an economic perspective.