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February 2026

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 Winter hardiness critical to SD winter wheat varieties





Crop Hour to focus on SD’s horticulture industry and plant diseases
 
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 SD Beef outreach at Black Hills Stock Show encourages consumers/producers to stop by booth



Early February climate outlook returns to warmer than normal predictions



 


 

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 Farmers encouraged to diversify their rotations with small grains in 2026

 



SDSU Extension updates state pasture report, reflecting increase in dry conditions






 


 

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 Research evaluates strengths and challenges of virtual fencing systems




SDSU Extension to host Virtual Beef Quality Assurance training February 10th online




 
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 Soybean checkoff directors build relationships with customers here and abroad





SDSU research study finds feeding heat-treated soybeans boost beef performance in feedlot


 


 

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 Wheat farmers applaud the transfer & restart of the Food For Peace program



SDSU Extension Crop Hour spotlights Precision Agriculture

 
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 Biobased fuels find support with proposed 45Z standards from EPA



Adding condition to third trimester cows is still possible




 


 

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 Keep Farmers Farming Profit Finders Tool aids producers in transitioning in the next generation


SD Farmers invited to participate in nitrogen fertilizer research opportunities




 

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