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water quality

Agricultural irrigation system watering soy bean field in summer. (Adobe Stock │ #523881875 - Solid photos)
Central Region, Regional Roundup, South Dakota, Water

Microbial water testing for South Dakota producers

South Dakota produce growers can receive free microbial water testing through SDSU Extension while grant funding remains available. Read More

Dripping outside tap in summer showing a conceptual water ban or shortage 3d render (Photo: iStock - studio-fi)
Central Region, Regional Roundup, South Dakota, Water

Balancing economics with resources is theme of 2026 Eastern SD Water Conference

Beef cattle in South Dakota beat the summer sun next to a man made pool while taking break from grazing in the pasture. (iStock-#2251402213 │ RyanJLane)
Central Region, South Dakota, Water

Livestock water testing

Mike Naig

Cover crop cost-share added to watershed

  • July 14, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Bringing Baffin Back team members on the research vessel Scott Murray in Baffin Bay. (Harte Research Institute, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi)

Helping Baffin Bay: Researchers and communities team up for water quality

  • June 15, 2026
  • By Leslie Lee │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Jake Mowrer, Ph.D., is the new director of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory in College Station. (Hannah Harrison/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Mowrer takes helm of AgriLife Extension Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory

  • June 5, 2026
  • By Kay Ledbetter │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
A farm field with rolls of plastic drainage tile in a row ready to be buried in the ground. (iStock-#176447321 │ SimplyCreativePhotography)

Batch and build workshops to focus on business opportunities for drainage contractors

  • May 22, 2026
  • By Kapil Arora │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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Specialist receives $1.6 million tree grant

  • May 6, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial

Kemin introduces EDIE Generation 2 application system

  • April 19, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Landscape architecture for spring and summer garden featuring a pond. (Adobe Stock-#451868350 │ rabbitti)

Learn how to create and care for a wildlife pond in your backyard

  • April 8, 2026
  • By Sarah Fuller │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
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Montana to have pesticide disposal events

  • March 27, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
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