Cover Crops
The benefits of planting cover crops are numerous.
Sorghum
All Sorghum Content
Crops
During the growing season, SDSU Extension provides weekly production recommendations.
Other Crops
South Dakota’s fertile landscape is home to a diversity of crops.
Sorghum Trial Results
In 2022, sorghum trials were conducted in 2 location in South Dakota.
Swath Grazing
Swath grazing can be utilized with various crops and can improve utilization of the crops for feed, while decreasing fuel, harvest and feeding costs and also improving soil health.
Prussic Acid Precautions
During periods of drought, it is important to aware of the factors that can be a concern during these conditions, specifically nitrates and prussic acid. It is important to take precautions when using feeds that could contain one or both compounds.
Using Annual Cover Crops and Forages in Lieu of Row Crops
Although there are many factors to take into consideration, annual forages and cover crops can be an excellent tool to mitigate challenging planting seasons.
Pink Lady Beetles: Beneficial Predators in Urban and Agricultural Landscapes
There are numerous insect species that are beneficial to the gardens and farms. In this article, we will highlight a common insect predator known as the pink lady beetle, or spotted lady beetle.
An identification guide for Sorghum Insect Pests in South Dakota
Pictorial guide for common insect pests of sorghum in South Dakota.
Why Precision Agriculture?
When precision agriculture comes into a conversation a few questions arise. Three of those questions might be: What is precision agriculture? How does precision agriculture make our farm more profitable? What do I do with all this data?