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South Dakota: Crops Progressing Well in Warmer Weather – USDA
Crop Progress and Condition for the Week Ending July 19, 2015. For the week ending July 19, 2015, above average temperatures continued to advance crop development, according to the USDA’s
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South Dakota Soybeans: Watch for Brown Spot, Phytophthora Root Rot
Brown Spot A few soybean fields scouted had between low to moderate levels of brown spot (also known as Septoria leaf spot). Soybean planted into soybean stubble had elevated levels
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South Dakota Soybeans: Assessing Soybean Cyst Nematode Damage
Soybeans are at or past the R1 growth stage in most of the state. By this growth stage, the soybean cyst nematode (SCN) will have completed at least one life
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South Dakota: Spring Wheat Harvested in Some Locatiosn – USDA
For the week ending July 26, 2015, weekend storms brought rain and strong winds to eastern South Dakota, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Rainfall amounts varied, with
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South Dakota Corn: 5 Fungal Diseases You May See in Fields
Corn is mainly between VT (tasseling) and R1 (first silk). This is when we start to see fungal disease development. Recently scouted corn fields contained northern corn leaf blight, eyespot,
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South Dakota Sunflowers: Protecting Pollinators
Anyone who has ever walked through a field of flowering sunflowers will immediately recognize their popularity with honey bees. Sunflowers are native to North America and host numerous insects, including
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South Dakota: Wheat Harvest Ahead of Last Year, Behind Normal – USDA
Crop Progress and Condition for the Week Ending August 2, 2015. For the week ending August 2, 2015, rainfall, averaging up to one inch, was received over much of the
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South Dakota Wheat: Ergot Reported at Grain Elevators
Ergot is showing up in South Dakota’s wheat crop this year. A fungal disease, ergot develops in the wheat head and can contaminate grain leading to rejection or dockage at
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South Dakota Soybeans: Differentiating Between Root/Stem Rot and Stem Canker
Have you noticed some of your soybean plants wilting and dying out in your fields? Two diseases observed making an appearance in South Dakota soybean fields are phytophthora root and
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South Dakota: Storms Bring Rains, Hail – USDA
Crop Progress and Condition for the Week Ending August 9, 2015. For the week ending August 9, 2015, late-week storms brought rain and some hail to parts of the State,
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South Dakota Soybeans: Late Season Flooding
One of the most important climatic factors influencing soybean growth and development is water. Soybean requires significant amount of water during the growing season. Too much or too little water
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South Dakota: Rains Received, Southwest Remains Dry – USDA
For the week ending August 16, 2015, rain was received in the northwest, north central and east portions of the State, while the southwest remained dry, according to the USDA’s
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South Dakota Soybeans: Sudden Death Syndrome – Time to Scout
Sudden death syndrome (SDS) is beginning to show earlier on soybeans in Minnesota and Iowa this year. In South Dakota, the recent cool, wet conditions can favor SDS development. Now
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South Dakota: Storms Bring Significant Rain – USDA
For the week ending August 23, 2015, a strong storm system early in the week brought significant rain, wind, and cooler temperatures to many parts of the State, according to
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South Dakota Corn: Wind Injury – How to Manage
Symptoms Last week widespread rain swept across South Dakota with some regions experiencing strong winds. Strong winds can cause considerable damage in corn. The wind affected plants usually show the
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South Dakota Soybeans: Aphids – Is Management Necessary?
Reports are coming in that soybean aphid (Figure 1) populations in South Dakota are increasing and in some instances reaching economically important levels. Before making a management decision, confirm...
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South Dakota Soybeans: Look Out For White Mold, Sudden Death Syndome
We are receiving reports on white mold and sudden death syndrome (SDS) appearing on soybeans in South Dakota. The soybean plants are in the R3 – R5 development stage (pod
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South Dakota: Spring Wheat Harvest Nearly Finished – USDA
Crop Progress and Condition for the Week Ending August 30, 2015. For the week ending August 30, 2015, Thursday’s storms brought significant rainfall to portions of south central and southeast
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South Dakota: Establishing Corn Silage Value
Corn silage represents the base of many beef and dairy diets in the Midwest for a number of very good reasons. Properly harvested corn silage is an excellent forage resource
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South Dakota Soybeans: Look Out for Gall Midge Larvae in Stems
Pest Profile Gall midge larvae were observed recently in soybean stems from a field in South Dakota. These insects were found under the epidermis of the stem that was slightly
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