Content by John Ball

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

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

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

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

Managing Forests for Pollinators
Fact sheet on the importance of managing Black Hills forests for pollinators.

Limber Pines of the Cathedral Spires: A Unique Tree
Fact sheet on the history, status and threats of limber pines.
SDSU Extension to host emerald ash borer meetings
June 25, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will host public meetings about the emerald ash borer in Watertown and Milbank following the insect’s discovery in those communities.

No Documented Sightings of Asian Needle Ants in South Dakota
Despite reports from major news networks citing that Asian needle ants are in South Dakota, we have no evidence that the ant is established or has ever been documented in the state.

Herbicide Carryover and Planting Bare-Root Tree Seedling in New Windbreaks
Guidelines on herbicide carryover when planting bare-root tree seedlings in new windbreaks

Tapping Maples for Sap
Fact sheet on how to tap maple trees for sap.