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Floating row covers set up over rows of specialty crops.

Season Extension for Fall Specialty Crops

Extending crop production into the fall allows growers to take advantage of cooler temperatures and enjoy fresh, cool-season vegetables later in the year.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Apr 07

Garden Hour

Garden Hour will return with as a limited series during the fall and winter months.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Feb 03

Garden Hour

Garden Hour will return with as a limited series during the fall and winter months.

Coneflower with Aster yellows disease.

Aster Yellows Phytoplasma

Aster yellows is a phytoplasmal disease carried and introduced by aster leafhopper. It is known to infect over 80 different plant families, as the aster leafhopper has extremely broad feeding habits.

Vegetables are displayed, including zucchini, potatoes and radishes

SDSU Extension to host weed management tour at Sisseton farm

July 30, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce a field tour featuring Koeppe Family Fields on Aug. 5, 2025.

Young tomato plants surrounded by organic mulch in a no-till garden.

Microbial Water Testing for South Dakota Producers

Microbial water testing is important for produce growers to know the quality of their water to help ensure the safety of the fruits, vegetables, and herbs they produce.

A sign directs drivers to an SDSU Extension field day

SDSU Extension hosts 5th annual Specialty Crop Field Day

July 24, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce its fifth annual Specialty Crop Field Day at the SDSU campus in Brookings.

A woman works in the soil inside a high tunnel; a man in the background drags equipment down a row

SDSU Extension to host event showcasing vegetable production at Cherry Rock Farms

July 15, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce an event highlighting how to grow vegetables in a high tunnel at a Brandon-area farm on July 23, 2025.

Rhubarb plant with broad, green leaves.

Rhubarb: How to Grow It

Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable that can be very long-lived, often being productive for 20 years or more. Learn some expert tips for planting, growing, and harvesting it in this resource!

Crate of harvested green tomatoes in a garden.

How to Handle Those Green Tomatoes

With cooler temperatures and decreased daylength, gardeners may have an abundance of green, unripened tomatoes this fall. Learn some delicious ways to use them in the kitchen along with some expert tips for ripening them!