Corn Rootworm Control in South Dakota with Notes on Wireworm and Cutworm Control

Resistant strains of the western corn rootworm are a serious insect problem in South Dakota. The western, northern, and southern species have been present for a number of years. However, the first evidence of resistant strains of western corn rootworm in South Dakota were observed in 1962. Treatment failures using aldrin and heptachlor, later checked by laboratory tests on adult beetles, indicated that the western corn rootworm population in Lincoln County in southeastern South Dakota was becoming resistant

Growing Strawberries in South Dakota

The strawberry, a fruit that compares favorably with the citrus varieties as a source of vitamin C, may be grown in most parts of South Dakota

Salt and High Blood Pressure

This publication provides information about the association between high blood pressure and dietary salt. It includes a table of the salt content of common foods, and recommendations for seasoning without salt

Program Determination

For sixty years the South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service has worked with county people helping them solve problems. The Extension Service has based its teaching upon problems encountered by people, and will continue to follow this course in the future

Fruit Cultivars for South Dakota

This guide has been prepared to help growers choose fruit for home planting. South Dakota has been divided into five districts (shown on map). Cultivars have been suggested by districts, but local climatic and soil variations may occur within each district