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State Fair

View schedules, resources and results for the 2024 South Dakota State Fair taking place Aug. 28-Sept. 2 in Huron, South Dakota.

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Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results

The 2024 Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results include a forage result and data from 13 locations across South Dakota.

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Fuel for School With Breakfast

Research supports a link between eating breakfast and positive cognitive and academic performance. Learn some tips to help remove breakfast barriers from your morning routine!

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Waterbelly in Small Ruminants

Waterbelly (urolithiasis or urinary calculi) is a concern in male sheep and goats on high-concentrate rations. Knowing its symptoms, forms, and prevention strategies can help you make the best decisions for your flock.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beef to School in South Dakota

This FAQ resource provides responses to commonly asked questions about serving beef in South Dakota (SD) child nutrition programs (CNPs). Both requirements and recommendations are provided.

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What You Need to Know About Social Security for Retirement Planning

Social Security benefits are money you get from the government when you retire. You get them if you have worked and paid Social Security taxes for a certain amount of time.

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Further Reading

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South Dakota Pest Management Guides

The South Dakota Pest Management guides are now available for free. The guides offer recommendations for controlling weeds, insects, and diseases in a variety of South Dakota crops.

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South Dakota Agricultural Land Market Trends

The 2024 South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension Farm Real Estate Market Survey is the 34th annual survey of agricultural land values and cash rental rates by land use and quality in different regions of South Dakota.

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Fertilizer Recommendation Guide

SDSU Extension fertilizer recommendations are based on field research in South Dakota and neighboring states.

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Understanding Western South Dakota Prairie Streams

This document provides information and guidance for landowners and land managers in western South Dakota who are managing small intermittent streams.

Upcoming Events

SDSU Specialty Crop Field
Sep 10

Specialty Crop Field Day

SDSU Extension will host a Specialty Crop Field Day on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in Brookings, South Dakota.

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Sep 06

Fall State 4-H Shoot

SDSU Extension's 4-H program will host the 2024 Fall State 4-H Shoot at the Mitchell Trap Club September 6-8 in Mitchell, South Dakota .