Content by Adam Varenhorst
A Few Considerations for Fall and Winter Grain Storage
Proper grain storage during fall and winter is essential to ensuring a successful harvest. Learn some expert tips for managing stored grain pests and maintaining an ideal bin environment for post-harvest grain storage.
Common Stored Grain Insect Pests
There are several species of insects that feed on stored grain, resulting in reduced grain quality. Learn how to identify some of the most-common grain pests that can be found in South Dakota.
The Handy Bt Trait Table: A tool to help select the right corn traits for your fields
Determining what Bt traits are in each corn trait package can be a challenging task. Fortunately, the process has been streamlined by the Handy Bt Trait Table, created by Chris DiFonzo at Michigan State University.
South Dakota Pest Management Guides
The South Dakota Pest Management guides are now available for free. The guides offer recommendations for controlling weeds, insects, and diseases in a variety of South Dakota crops.
Row Crop and Noxious Weed Surveys
Controlling noxious weeds and weeds in row crops is a challenge every year. SDSU Extension has created two online surveys to capture the current climate of weed control in South Dakota.
Prompt Harvest Can Reduce Lodging Caused by Dectes Stem Borer in Sunflower
If you notice an increased amount of lodging in your sunflower field, it is recommended to harvest the field as soon as possible to reduce losses from Dectes stem bore infestations.
What’s chewing on my kale?
Cabbage white caterpillars can be a nuisance in kale and other cold crops, leaving behind ragged-looking leaves and a significant amount of droppings. Learn some expert tips for identifying and manage them before they take a bite out of your harvest.
Grasshoppers May Cause Problems for Winter Wheat During Fall 2023
As winter winter begins emerging, it is important to monitor field edges for grasshopper activity and feeding injury. This is especially true in areas where large populations have been observed throughout the summer.
Slugs: The Slimy Defoliators
Have you noticed defoliation in your garden accompanied by distinct trails on plant leaves? The culprit could be slugs, a common pest that can be found during during cool, wet weather and in certain garden micro-climates.
Malathion: Emergency crisis exemption for red sunflower seed weevil in South Dakota from Aug. 16-31
An emergency crisis exemption for Malathion has been approved for red sunflower seed weevil control in sunflowers in South Dakota from August 16-31, 2023. Learn everything you need to know before applying it to sunflower crops before the deadline.