BROOKINGS, S.D. - Spring is slow to come this year, as late season snowstorms continue to impact South Dakota.
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Herbicide Considerations for Cover Crop Planting
Posted Thursday, April 12th, 2018 by SDSU iGrow
Categorized: Agronomy, Corn, Other Crops, Land, Water & Wildlife, Soybeans, Wheat
BROOKINGS, S.D. - Long residual pre-emergent or early post-emergent herbicides may cause stand reduction or complete failure of cover crops.
Pre-emergence Herbicide Program is Always A Good Idea
Posted Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 by SDSU iGrow
Categorized: Agronomy, Corn, Other Crops, Soybeans
BROOKINGS, S.D. - To prevent weed resistance, it is always good to start with a pre-emergence program, said Paul O. Johnson, SDSU Extension Weed Science Coordinator.
Reducing Insecticide Exposure
Posted Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 by SDSU iGrow
Categorized: Agronomy, Corn, Other Crops, Land, Water & Wildlife, Soybeans, Wheat
BROOKINGS, S.D. - To prevent accidental insecticide exposure, applicators need to take appropriate, precautionary steps when it comes to the care of their clothing following application, explained Adam Varenhorst, Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Field Crop Entomologist.
Feedback to Address the Farm Economic Situation
Posted Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 by SDSU iGrow
Categorized: Livestock, Beef, Dairy, Horse, Pork, Sheep, Agronomy, Corn, Other Crops, Soybeans, Wheat
BROOKINGS, S.D. - It is not just about crop production at a relatively fair price anymore, it is also about being able to sustain the farm family budget. It is about maintaining the necessary optimism to remain in business, and still be confident that the situation will turn around.
Ground Truth for Unbiased Agronomic Information & Training
Posted Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 by SDSU iGrow
Categorized: Agronomy, Corn, Other Crops, Land, Water & Wildlife, Profit Tips, Soybeans, Wheat
BROOKINGS, S.D. - As a kid, Brad Ruden knew he was going to attend South Dakota State University and major in agronomy.