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April 2026


  





 




 
 



 


 

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  Land management changes impacts water movement and saline/sodic soil development
 



Swine manure in cropping systems provide beneficial boost to soil quality/yield potential




 


 

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  Incentives may be available to farmers planting early sunflowers to avoid sunflower weevil




 No-till diminishes diesel input costs while boosting soil savings & quality

 

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  SD farmers named Regional Conservation Legacy Award winner by the American Soybean Association




SDSU Extension Ag Women’s team to host webinar on grazing readiness for spring pastures

 


 

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  Spring planting forging ahead in central counties; weekend moisture is welcome




Early spring Garden Hour to spotlight climate outlook

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  SD Beef Council accepting requests for funding for beef checkoff programming




Swine manure can be valuable source of nutrients for crop fields when applied accurately

 


 

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  Farmers & ranchers find hope for the future with successful transition & exit plans for the operation



SDSU Extension spearheading survey to gather custom farm rates across South Dakota

 

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  Pierre to host 2026 SD Governor’s Ag Summit with Super Bowl Champion Grey Zabel as keynote speaker



Multi-year study finds nitrogen recommendation for oats in South Dakota can be lowered
 

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  SD Soybean building bridges for expanding soy exports to Japan and South Korea
SDSU Extension offers resources on bison production, supporting expansion of bison across the state

 




 

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  US Trade deals open doors for increasing exports of US Wheat




April edition of Cattle HQ Live to explore estrus synchronization with natural service
 

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  Beef checkoff connects with consumers in the world of sports on local, state and national levels



Limited rain showers this week not expected to dampen expanding drought conditions

 

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  Prescribed Fire school to teach basics of controlled burns plus hands-on learning



 SDSU Extension Horticulture team offers resources on raised bed gardening
 
 

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  To beat the heat and protect yield potential, cool season cereals and forages best planted by early May


SDSU Extension one-hour webinar spotlights soil health practices for range & pasture
 

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  EPA clears the way for increasing use of Biofuels for 2026/27





SDSU Extension offers resources for bison production in SD



 


 

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   Manager of Dakota Lakes Research Farm reports diverse rotations aid in boosting soil health



SDSU Extension Spring Pasture Update reveals deepening drought likely to impact grazing turnout
 

 

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  Generational differences impact the pace of farm/ranch transition;  Keep Farmers Farming can help




Pre-emerge herbicides with multiple modes of action is key step to early season weed management




 

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  SD Beef Checkoff fuels beef education & promotion via monthly segment on Keloland Living



Layering of herbicide modes of action enhances weed kill and spectrum of weeds controlled

 

 


 

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