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08-29-08
Hard-to-stop yellow toadflax poses problems for producers
Thousands of acres are already infested, and the spread of yellow toadflax in eastern South Dakota may call for control measures.
This invasive weed, often called “butter-and-eggs,” is widespread in northeastern South Dakota, and South Dakota Cooperative Extension Weeds Specialist Mike Moechnig said it has reached points as far south as Madison.
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08-26-08
SDSU publication: 2008 winter wheat yield results and planting tips
Top-performing varieties of winter wheat West River in 2008 were Overland, NuDakota (white), Smoky Hill, Wendy (white), Expedition, and Hawken.
Details are available in South Dakota State University Extension Extra 8136, “2008 Winter Wheat Variety Yield Results and Planting Tips.”
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08-26-08
SARE Farmer Rancher grants available
Grants are available to farmers and ranchers to explore innovative management and marketing practices that could increase profitability, increase environmental integrity and improve the quality of life for the farmers’ and ranchers’ families and communities.
The North Central Region (NCR) Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program is now accepting proposals for the 2008 Farmer Rancher Grants. To view the 2008 Farmer Rancher Grant call for proposals, visit the NCR SARE Web site, http://sare.org/ncrsare/prod.htm.
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08-18-08
Southeast Research Farm fall tour is Sept. 3
The efficiency of making biofuels from corn grain and stover, perennial
grasses, and other crops will be one of several topics addressed when
the Southeast Research Farm near Beresford holds its fall tour.
The event is set for Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It
takes place at Southeast Research Farm, located at 29974 University
Road (six miles west from Beresford on state Highway 46, then three
miles south on University Road).
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08-08-08
Roundup-resistant weed found in Charles Mix County soybeans
The discovery of South Dakota's first Roundup-resistant weed emphasizes the need for producers around the state to manage herbicides with care.
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