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    Candice Mizera posted an update 2 hours ago

    Hello everyone, I’m looking for advice on permanent electric 2wire High Tensile fencing. We plan on using fiberglass round posts drilled with holes at 33&43 inches which we will attach 170,000 psi High tensil wire with cotter pins with wooden round posts pounded in at the angles and corners. If anyone has any other suggestions or funds help…

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    Hans Klopp posted an update 2 months ago

    I am hosting a field day on Gardening at the Foundation Fields Community Garden on August 6th from 6 to 8 pm

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    Nick Volesky posted an update 4 months ago

    192 plants in the ground today at our SDSU Ext. trial site in Hot Springs.

    This season, we are evaluating two crops: celosia (Celosia argentea) and strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum) across two transplanting dates.

    Throughout the season, we will be collecting data on harvest timing, stem length, harvest duration, bloom quality, and…

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    Courtney Geppert and Cindy Zenk
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    Chris Goldade posted an update 5 months ago

    Companion planting of kohlrabi, beets and tomatoes in the high tunnel is working well. I’m thinking about planting either radish or arugula after the kohlrabi come out. The arugula might be better since radish would be another root crop. Any suggestions?

    Austin Carlson and Courtney Geppert
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    Chris Goldade posted an update 6 months ago

    We added low cats in our high tunnel and so far it’s 10 degrees warmer under the frost cloth. Anyone else using something like this?

    Austin Carlson, Nick Volesky and Courtney Geppert
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    David Kruger posted an update 6 months ago

    March 28, 2026 wind storm in Grant county.

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    David Kruger posted an update 6 months ago

    Camilina is starting to grow.

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    • Camilina update. Planting beans in camilina may 12, second and third picture may 26 Camilina now knee high and starting to flower. Looking very good and beans about to emerge. So far very clean just a few dandelion and a couple spots of volunteer wheat, and a little downy brome and those were mostly in open areas. Will be interesting to…

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      • Thanks for the update, look forward to how it turns out! How’s the soil moisture looking? Any concerns with the camellia using too much?

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      Cindy Zenk posted an update 8 months ago

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      With this warm February weather spring planting will be here before we know it.

      I talked with producer in southern South Dakota who was planting spring wheat.

      Another was planning a full season cover crop for feed for his cattle.

      What are your plans?

      Doug Sieck
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      Erynn Meyerink posted an update 9 months ago

      Dakota’s Best Seed in Platte, SD is currently seeking smooth brome growers with irrigated acres. If you are interested, please contact us at 605-337-3318. Thank you.

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