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Prescribed Fire

SDSU Extension works collaboratively with state and federal partners to educate landowners about the use of fire as a grassland management tool.

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2024 Annual Climate Review

The final climate numbers are in for 2024. Learn what the year brought for temperatures, precipitation, and drought conditions throughout the state.

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Organize This! Legal and Financial Must Haves Resources

View the documents and forms for the Organize This! Legal and Financial Must Haves program.

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Fertilizing Gardens in South Dakota

Publication about fertilizing gardens in South Dakota

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South Dakota State 4-H Scholarship Application

Application to be used by 4-Hers to submit scholarship applications

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Calving Records 101

Complete and well-maintained calving records provide valuable information that can be used to improve and evaluate operations. Learn some expert tips for getting your records off to a great start this calving season.

Our Impact

As the outreach arm of our state’s land grant, South Dakota State University, SDSU Extension is able to provide farmers, ranchers, agri-business people, communities, families and youth with the research-based information they need to succeed.

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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

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Feb 18

Beef Quality Assurance @ Beresford

SDSU Extension will host a beef quality assurance (BQA) training on February 18, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Beresford at the the Southeast Research Farm (29974 University Road, Beresford, SD 57004). 

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Feb 19

Aging Well Workshop: Decoding Mental Health in Older Age - Spotting the Signs and Supporting Well-Being

NDSU Extension and SDSU Extension will host a free online Aging Well Workshop about mental health on February 19 at 10:00 a.m. CST (9:00 a.m. MT).