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December 2024

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  Ag Horizons Conference kicks off tomorrow in Pierre featuring 17 speakers, trade show & more


 


 CAFO training set for December 4 in Huron for livestock operators, policy makers & concerned citizens
 

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  Research find beef can fill nutrient gap in diets of teenagers and pregnant women



 


Climate Outlook foresees warming trend for all parts of SD over the weekend


  

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  Winter can be ideal time to evaluate the need for treebelt plantings around field & farmsteads



 


Multi-species grazing offers benefits to plant diversity and systems health

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  SD DARN forester offers tips on selection and care of REAL Christmas trees



 


Tips for grazing multi-species livestock in tandem/together for productive range & soil health

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  SD Soybean farmer supports international market development for US Soybeans


 




SDSU Extension Weeds specialist urges farmers to plan 2025 weed management now

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  SD farmers urged to participate in USDA National Ag Statistics surveys to aid in price discovery
 



Options for weed control in soybeans becomes more complicated with rule prohibiting dicamba use over soybeans

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  Soybean Yield Contest winner achieves surprising bushels despite adverse flooding in spring




Tips for selecting and caring for poinsettias for long-lasting beauty

 

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  Central SD farmers invited to No-till event January 28 in Gettysburg


 


SDSU Extension Plant Pathologist recaps crop disease scenario in 2024
 


 




 

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  2025 Soil Health Conference to feature Iowa no-till farmer Dean Sponheim




SDSU Extension Crop Hour webinar series to return in 2025 with winter sessions in agronomy
 







 

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  SD Beef Checkoff director strategically plan, targeting checkoff dollars to key areas




Prescribed Fire Forum for SD Landowners slated for December 18 near Chamberlain		 14
  


 


 



 

 
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  SD Wheat Yield contest reveals winners; farmer discusses practices which aid in crop productivity

 
 SDSU Extension to host “Grace & Growth” virtual workshop for women


 

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  Consumers can amp-up their Christmas gatherings by serving beef!







Despite light snow this week, a white Christmas may not be in the cards for South Dakota


 


 

 

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  Dakota Farm Talk's Pam Geppert receives NRCS award for Excellence in Cooperative Conservation






Dry autumn combined with low residue and tilled fields increases wind erosion potential


 





 

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  SD Secretary of Ag & Natural Resources Hunter Roberts shares year-end review







Many wheat diseases of 2024 could be managed with variety selection, crop scouting & field fungicides
 




 




 

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  Agronomic data from soybean yield contest aids in tracking emerging practices for strong yields
 





SDSU Extension to host Beef 2020 providing education on beef product from hoof to plate
 

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  Research, testing & market outreach must follow USDA approval of GM enhanced drought tolerant wheat
January temperature and precipitation outlook uncertain, but La Nina may bring cold
 

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  Food safety tips for preparation and serving of Holiday treats & meals





Dry fall conditions may impact grass green-up and grazing next spring & summer



 

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  Prescribed fire can be an effective tool to combat cedar tree encroachment on grasslands

 
Holiday cacti can be festive gifts; we’ve got tips for their year-long care


 



 
 

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  Plan now to add annual forages to crop rotation for added soil health & profit opportunities

 


SDSU Extension to kick off 2025 Crop Hour webinar series January 7th online




 

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  Drought remains possible for 2025 growing season, but outlook remains uncertain at this time





SD Youth learn the gate to plate system which brings milk & beef to America's dinner tables

 

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