Content by David Karki
X-Ray Scanning Confirms Soil Health Benefits from Conservation Practices
Summary report of X-ray scanning confirms soil health benefits from conservation practices.
Herbicide Residual Effects on Cover Crops after Wheat
Fact sheet about herbicide residual effect on cover crops after wheat.
Calibrate Your Combine Yield Monitors!
The equipment associated with precision farming is a considerable investment and is a great tool for gaining knowledge about your farming operation. The yield monitor is often overlooked as the critical piece of equipment when the crops are ready for harvest.
Online Cover Crop Decision Tool Now Available
September 10, 2020
As interest in cover crops has grown significantly among crop and livestock producers in the region, species selection and establishment times have remained a major topic.
Cover Crop Considerations for 2020
Producers across South Dakota are harvesting small grains. These crops provide an excellent window for adding a cover crop into your rotation.
Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results
The Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results are crop performance testing data from various locations across South Dakota.
Flowering in Corn
Corn is at or near the most critical growth condition. Successful flowering and pollination are very important in determining the fate of the kernel setting and development. This article summarizes the pollination process and the effects of dry, hot conditions on pollination.
Corn Emergence During Cold Weather
After a very welcome warm and relatively dry April, the month of May has brought winter-like temperatures again to South Dakota. Due to cold and wet conditions, concerns of the cold temperatures have been expressed by producers who have recently planted corn.
Transitioning to Soil Health Systems in Eastern South Dakota Intended for beginners: Where do I start?
Fact sheet for beginners on where to start transitioning to soil health systems in eastern South Dakota.
Crop Residue, Cover Crops Impact on Soil Health Parameters
Interest in no-till and cover crops has been on the rise among South Dakota crop producers. In 2019, half of South Dakota crop ground was under no-till management and about 900,000 acres were planted to cover crops.