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Crops
During the growing season, SDSU Extension provides weekly production recommendations.
Livestock
South Dakota is home to a dynamic livestock industry.
Ag Business
Modern agriculture requires savvy financial planning and strategy.
Safety & Training
Covering the range from animal handling to equipment safety, including training and certification to keep producers and their workforce productive.
Natural Resources & Conservation
South Dakota is home to many unique land, water and wildlife resources. Our experts and partners offer research-based information through to help people enjoy, preserve and profit from these natural resources.
Climate and Weather
View resources to predict, prepare and recover from weather-related events year-round, including the latest drought and flood information.
Upcoming Events
Dakotafest
Stop by the SDSU Extension booth at Dakotafest to meet specialists, ask questions, get recommendations and learn about programming and events.
Forage Field Day @ Morris, Minnesota
Attend the 2026 I-29 Moo University Multi-State Summer Forage Field Day on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the University of Minnesota West Central Research & Outreach Center (46352 State Hwy. 329, Morris, MN 56267) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT.
Ag Economic Dialogues - August
This free, 1-hour webinar was created to assist farmers and ranchers in making the best and most profitable decisions for their operations.
Woody Encroachment Field Tour @ Yankton
SDSU Extension and its partners will host a field tour near Yankton on August 27 at 5:30 p.m to discuss woody encroachment treatment options.
37th Annual Draper Winter Wheat Meeting
SDSU Extension will host the 37th Annual Winter Wheat Meeting on August 27, 2026 beginning at 6:30 p.m. CDT at the City of Draper Auditorium (232 Main St., Draper, SD 57531).
West River Research Farm Field Day
Attend the West River Research Farm field day on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. MT at the SDSU West River Research Farm near Sturgis, South Dakota (13370 Alkali Road, Sturgis, SD 57785).
