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Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Connie supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as the SDSU Extension Plant Pathology Field Specialist based in Sioux Falls.
Connie Strunk
SDSU Extension Plant Pathology Field Specialist
Also by Connie Strunk
SDSU Extension experts win national agricultural association awards
July 30, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension experts were recognized nationally for their excellence in outreach and Extension programming.
South Dakota Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Disease: 2026 Update
Wheat streak mosaic virus is on the move across South Dakota wheat fields. Due to the mild winter and overwintering in winter wheat, viral activity has had a jump start in 2026, and the occurrence and intensity of disease pressure is comparable to the 2025 season.
Bean Leaf Beetles, a Vector of Bean Pod Mottle Virus, May Be Active in Soybean
Although we are predicting low overwintering survival of bean leaf beetles this year in South Dakota, scouting for this pest should still be conducted, as every year we still observe populations in soybean.