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Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews Mar 9, 2021 9:48 AM Big data and agriculture often go hand in hand in today’s modern farming era, but wading through statistical terminology and big data sets to interpret results can be overwhelming, says SDSU Extension Plant Pathology Field Specialist Connie Strunk. To provide some insight, Strunk and her colleagues will focus the March 9-12 Crop Hour series to “Understanding SDSU Extension Agronomy Research.” The virtual programs run from 10-11am CST each day and will cover the following topics: March 9: “Understanding Ag Research,” Sara Bauder, SDSU Ext...

Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews Feb 8, 2021 3:15 PM SDSU Extension will discuss oat production during a Crop Hour webinar series February 9-12 from 10-11am CST each day. February 9: “How is Weed Control Different in Oats than Other Small Grains,” Paul Johnson, SDSU Extension Weed Science Coordinator; “Are There Insect Pests of Oats?” Adam Varenhorst, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Field Crop Entomologist February 10: “Crown Rust Management in Oats,” Emmanuel Byamukama, Associate Professor and SDSU Extension Plant Pathologist and Connie Strunk, SDSU Extension Plant Pathology Fiel...

Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews Jan 19, 2021 8:46 AM In 2020, South Dakota producers planted 4.95 million acres of soybeans, accounting for 30% of the state’s total planted acres. Soybeans are a major commodity for South Dakota in terms of both acres planted and sales value. This month SDSU Extension will spend a full week on soybean production during the Crop Hour webinar series. “Soybean week will cover all of areas of pest management, from weeds to disease and insect control,” says Adam J. Varenhorst, Assistant Professor and Extension Field Crop Entomologist. “In addition, th...

Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews Dec 31, 2020 6:34 AM It’s often said stored grain is a farmer’s most valuable asset, but if not stored correctly, that grain can depreciate quite quickly. SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist Sara Bauder says its important growers are taking every step to protect and preserve grain quality on farm. “Maintaining grain quality is of great value to a grower, and spending adequate time cleaning and preparing bins, having the proper size aeration system and checking grain regularly are all part of maintaining high quality stored grain,” says Bauder. SDSU Exten...