Content by Philip Rozeboom

Now is the Time to Plan Your Weed Management Plan for the 2027 Growing Season

As the 2026 harvest season comes to an end, now is the time to start planning your weed management plan for next year. Learn some expert tips for getting your operation off to a good start this coming growing season.

2026 Harvesting Order for Weed Management

The 2026 growing season was abnormally hot and dry, which may have reduced the number of weed flushes witnessed this year.

Spider-Proofing Your Home This Fall

During fall, spiders often try to find safe places to escape the cooler weather. Unsurprisingly, a warm cozy home is often high on their list. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can take to help prevent spiders, and other arthropods, from invading your home.

Steps to Prevent Stored Grain Infestations

As fall harvest is approaching it is important to ensure that grain bins are prepared in the best possible manner to prevent insect infestations.

Small Black Beetles Infesting the Tips of Corn: What you should know

There has been a recent increase in small, black beetles infesting the tips of corn ears and often being found in damaged kernels. There are three species of beetles, often referred to collectively as sap beetles, that can be found feeding on corn.

A Surge in Spurge

Spotted spurge is a common, drought-tolerant weed known for its prostrate growth pattern, meaning it grows lying flat on the ground. This is one of the most-difficult weeds to control in lawns, gardens, and landscaping.

Sunflower Pest Recap

During 2026, we will be producing a new weekly update on sunflower insect pest activity. This information will be attained via a sampling network of eight locations that are in central South Dakota.