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Last Spring Frost Dates
Knowing the historical last spring frost dates for your area helps growers avoid the risk of frost damage for above-ground vegetation, whether it's for agriculture or horticulture.
2023 Evaluation of Newly Established Clover Cover Crops as a Living Mulch for Sustainable Broccoli Production in Eastern South Dakota
Research report on observing the performance of three different clover species used in a broccoli production system.
Weed Control: Pasture and Range
There are 24 million acres of native and tame pasture and range as well as 1.4 million acres of grass hayland in South Dakota.
Clean Calving Environment: Pasture and Barn
Setting newborn calves up for success starts with a clean calving environment whether that be a clean pasture or fresh bedding in the barn. A clean environment prevents illness in newborn calves.
Spring 2024 Climate Outlook
A very warm winter is just about to end as we look ahead toward what’s to come in the spring season.
Over-the-Top Dicamba Ruling Explained
On February 6, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was ordered to vacate the registrations for dicamba products registered for over-the-top applications on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans. Learn how the ruling will impact the upcoming growing season and beyond.
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