Written collaboratively by: David Karki; Karl Glover; Christopher Graham; Madalyn Shires; Gazala Ameen; Dalitso Yabwalo; Kevin Kirby; Shawn Hawks; Christopher Nelson; and Travis Iverson.
Crop performance testing results are released annually through the activities of SDSU Extension and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at SDSU.
View archived reports including data from 2003 - 2017 (when available) in the SDSU Extension Publications Archive.
SDSU Extension will host a Cover Crop Field Day at the SDSU Northeast Research Farm (15710 455th Ave., South Shore, SD 57263) on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT.
With fertilizer representing one of the largest variable costs in wheat production, inefficient nitrogen use can quickly erode profit margins. This being said, an emphasis should be placed on how to improve nutrient management during the 2026 growing season.
As winter wheat planting rapidly approaches, there are many factors that should be considered. One of those factors is choosing a planting date to avoid Hessian fly issues. Learn some expert tips for selecting a safe planting date for your region.