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Field Crop Varieties Recommended In South Dakota For 1976, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Dec 1975

Field Crop Varieties Recommended In South Dakota For 1976, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

This document shows crop varieties recommended for South Dakota for 1976. The crop recommendations are broken down into the following categories: small grains, row crops, grasses, pasture and forage crops. Each crop recommendation references a Crop Adaptation Areas map. This map divides South Dakota into a total of 13 subsections. The crop adaptation areas of the state, shown on the map, are based on soil type, elevation, temperature, and rainfall. These factors largely determine the type of agriculture within these areas.


Avoid Deceit & Fraud, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Oct 1975

Avoid Deceit & Fraud, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

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Each year, more and more people are exposed to a variety of selling techniques. The great majority of them are fair and honest, but for those that are not, thousands of dollars are lost, leaving behind frustrated and unhappy customers.


Consumer Education: Who Needs It?, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Oct 1975

Consumer Education: Who Needs It?, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

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Times have changed. So have prices. Before inflation and the shrinking dollar really hit South Dakota, many of us were less concerned with consumer education. Now we are more concerned. The times have hit us where it hurts the most--in the pocketbook. We 're just beginning to realize the importance of being a smart shopper. And, an educated consumer.


Involve Citizens In Land Use Planning, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Oct 1975

Involve Citizens In Land Use Planning, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

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Many comprehensive land use plans have been developed in the past but never implemented. Often these plans end up on a shelf because those responsible did not involve the people within the area for which the plans were developed. This fact sheet discusses the importance of citizen participation in land-use planning, so financial and human resources will not be wasted because of an unused plan.


Involve Citizens In Land Use Planning, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Oct 1975

Involve Citizens In Land Use Planning, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

Many comprehensive land use plans have been developed in the past but never implemented. Often these plans end up on a shelf because those responsible did not involve the people within the area for which the plans were developed. This fact sheet discusses the importance of citizen participation in land-use planning, so financial and human resources will not be wasted because of an unused plan.


Avoid Deceit & Fraud, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Oct 1975

Avoid Deceit & Fraud, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

Each year, more and more people are exposed to a variety of selling techniques. The great majority of them are fair and honest, but for those that are not, thousands of dollars are lost, leaving behind frustrated and unhappy customers.


Consumer Education: Who Needs It?, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Oct 1975

Consumer Education: Who Needs It?, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

Times have changed. So have prices. Before inflation and the shrinking dollar really hit South Dakota, many of us were less concerned with consumer education. Now we are more concerned. The times have hit us where it hurts the most--in the pocketbook. We 're just beginning to realize the importance of being a smart shopper. And, an educated consumer.


Feeding Chickens, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Sep 1975

Feeding Chickens, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

In South Dakota, most of the poultry feed sold is used to raise replacement pullets and feed layers. It takes about $5 million in feed to raise the egg production replacement flock for the state each year and an additional $16-20 million worth to produce the egg crop.


Reducing Blackbird Damage, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Jul 1975

Reducing Blackbird Damage, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

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Blackbirds (which include redwing, yellow headed, and Brewers blackbirds, grackles, and cowbirds) gather in black clouds each summer, preparing for migration long before fall actually arrives. These congregating birds seem hungrier than usual; they need to satisfy their daily energy needs and also stock up for their journey southward.


Reducing Blackbird Damage, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Jul 1975

Reducing Blackbird Damage, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

Blackbirds (which include redwing, yellow headed, and Brewers blackbirds, grackles, and cowbirds) gather in black clouds each summer, preparing for migration long before fall actually arrives. These congregating birds seem hungrier than usual; they need to satisfy their daily energy needs and also stock up for their journey southward.


Preventing Electric Shocks By Proper Grounding, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Jul 1975

Preventing Electric Shocks By Proper Grounding, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

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The amount of electric current required to light a 7½ -watt Christmas tree light bulb is sufficient to kill a human being. In fact more persons are killed by 115-volt shocks than by high-line current.


How To Make Hooked Rugs, Isabel Mcgibney Jul 1975

How To Make Hooked Rugs, Isabel Mcgibney

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

This publication provides information on choosing color and design, as well as the necessary materials, equipment, process, and finishing of hooked rugs.


Home-Grown Fruit And Vegetables, Dean Martin, Inez Pass Lyles Jun 1975

Home-Grown Fruit And Vegetables, Dean Martin, Inez Pass Lyles

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

Home-grown fruit and vegetables for better health discusses nutrition, gardening considerations, and earnings from gardening. Included is a chart addressing yield and value of fruits and vegetables from a quarter acre garden.


Eastern South Dakota Ground Water Supplies, F. F. Kerr, Merlin J. Tipton May 1975

Eastern South Dakota Ground Water Supplies, F. F. Kerr, Merlin J. Tipton

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

This publication assembles known facts about ground water and explains a procedure for obtaining more information. Information on shallow and buried aquifers, how water gets into aquifers, and maps of eastern South Dakota is included.


Living Bicentennial Floral Designs, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Apr 1975

Living Bicentennial Floral Designs, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

Growing floral emblem displays offer a unique, colorful and meaningful way for you to participate in the Bicentennial celebration of our nation's 200th birthday during 1975 and 1976.


Living Bicentennial Floral Designs, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Apr 1975

Living Bicentennial Floral Designs, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

Growing floral emblem displays offer a unique, colorful and meaningful way for you to participate in the Bicentennial celebration of our nation's 200th birthday during 1975 and 1976.


Swine Selection And Breeding Programs, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Mar 1975

Swine Selection And Breeding Programs, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

In attempts to make selection more effective, swine breeders have become increasingly conscious of the importance of a good swine breeding program and of the part that heredity plays in improving performance and carcass quality.


Taking Soil Samples, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Mar 1975

Taking Soil Samples, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

Taking a representative sample is the most important step in soil testing. A poorly taken soil sample can result in either inadequate or excessive fertilizer use, either of which can decrease net profit. Taking probes of uniform depth and diameter from representative areas of a field will permit an accurate test.


Insect Control On Beef Cattle, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Mar 1975

Insect Control On Beef Cattle, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

In controlling external parasites on beef cattle, a rancher must use extreme care in selecting the proper insecticide. Follow the directions exactly as they are printed on the label. Do not apply a spray mixture that is too concentrated nor apply too much to each animal. Young calves and sick animals are especially susceptible to overdoses of some insecticide preparations. On the other hand, make sure the spray is mixed at recommended concentration; incomplete control may make it necessary to repeat treatment. Use preparations that are registered and formulated especially for livestock use.


Weed Control In Small Grain, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Mar 1975

Weed Control In Small Grain, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

Over 1 million of the 5.7 million acres planted to small grain and flax are infested with noxious weeds. Large acreages are also infested with wild buckwheat, mustard, foxtail, cocklebur, sunflowers and other annual weeds.


Greenbug Control On Sorghum, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Mar 1975

Greenbug Control On Sorghum, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

Entomologists have known for years that greenbugs could feed on sorghum but this insect had never caused economic damage on sorghum until the 1968 outbreak. Other host plants include all small grains as well as many cultivated and wild grasses.


Taking Soil Samples, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Mar 1975

Taking Soil Samples, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

Taking a representative sample is the most important step in soil testing. A poorly taken soil sample can result in either inadequate or excessive fertilizer use, either of which can decrease net profit. Taking probes of uniform depth and diameter from representative areas of a field will permit an accurate test.


Swine Selection And Breeding Programs, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Mar 1975

Swine Selection And Breeding Programs, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

In attempts to make selection more effective, swine breeders have become increasingly conscious of the importance of a good swine breeding program and of the part that heredity plays in improving performance and carcass quality.


Cool-Season Grasses For Early Spring And Fall, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Feb 1975

Cool-Season Grasses For Early Spring And Fall, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

The use of early emerging species of grass for early spring pasture will allow the grasses in the main pasture to get started and be more productive. Early spring pastures are needed by livestock producers who start grazing before mid-May. Young stock can be moved out of the muddy barnyard. Cows can calve on clean grass sod when the producer is occupied with other spring work.


Spring Wheat Production, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Feb 1975

Spring Wheat Production, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

Selecting the best wheat variety for a particular farm is important. Growing an adapted variety or varieties and one accepted by the wheat milling and baking industry insures both stable production and a marketable crop. Recommendations and the variety descriptions given in this fact sheet should help South Dakota farmers choose their varieties.


Interseeding And Modified Renovation, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Feb 1975

Interseeding And Modified Renovation, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

South Dakota's greatest natural resource is its grassland. There are 25 million acres of pastures and rangeland in the state. However, a vast majority of the native pastures in eastern counties have been overgrazed so much that the more productive grasses have been eliminated and only the less productive remain. Likewise, 70% of the native rangeland is in only fair or poor condition.


Alfalfa Varieties For South Dakota, M. D. Rumbaugh, Lyle A. Derscheid, C. R. Krueger Feb 1975

Alfalfa Varieties For South Dakota, M. D. Rumbaugh, Lyle A. Derscheid, C. R. Krueger

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

Alfalfa varieties for South Dakota discusses varietal selection, persistence, winter hardiness, drought tolerance, disease and insect resistance, and use of alfalfa. Also included are definitions of terminology related to alfalfa crops.


Field Crop Varieties Recommended In South Dakota For 1975, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Jan 1975

Field Crop Varieties Recommended In South Dakota For 1975, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

This document shows crop varieties recommended for South Dakota for 1975. The crop recommendations are broken down into the following categories: small grains, row crops, grasses, pasture and forage crops. Each crop recommendation references a Crop Adaptation Areas map. This map divides South Dakota into a total of 13 subsections. The crop adaptation areas of the state, shown on the map, are based on soil type, elevation, temperature, and rainfall. These factors largely determine the type of agriculture within these areas.


Chemical Weed Control In Small Grains And Forages, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Jan 1975

Chemical Weed Control In Small Grains And Forages, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

This document covers a large number of chemical weed control options across a variety of small grains and forages in South Dakota. This Fact Sheet is designed to provide a summary of herbicide usage options. Chemical options are listed in a table with the following headers: weed name, common chemical name, actual active ingredient rate of application per pound, trade name formulation, rate of product application, product time to spray and additional remarks per chemical and plant type.


Chemical Weed Control In Row Crops, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University Jan 1975

Chemical Weed Control In Row Crops, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

This document covers a number of chemical weed control options across a variety of row crops in South Dakota. This Fact Sheet is designed to provide a summary of herbicide usage options. The chemical options are listed in a table with the following sections: Corn, Sunflowers, Sorghum, and Soybeans. The table has the following headers: weed name, common chemical name, actual active ingredient rate of application per pound, trade name formulation, rate of product application, product time to spray and additional remarks.