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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

Corn Disease Scouting Session
SDSU Extension will host a come-and-go corn disease scouting session at the SDSU Northeast Research Farm (15710 455th Ave., South Shore, SD 57263) on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT.

Eastern South Dakota Water Conference
The Eastern South Dakota Water Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center (631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006).

Data to Help Make Management Decisions Cattle HQ Live
Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd.

Agriculture Cybersecurity Workshop and Seminar
This workshop will highlight results from three collaborative research projects between South Dakota State University and Dakota State University.

Sustaining the Legacy @ Rapid City
Join SDSU Extension and industry professionals for a three-day estate planning and farm succession conference on November 6, 13 and 20, 2025, at the SDSU Extension Rapid City Regional Center (711 North Creek Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703). Each day begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m.

Whole Farm Planning – Integrating Health Care and Health Insurance
SDSU Extension will host a workshop to help farm families health care and health insurance into their whole farm plan on Wednesday, November 19, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Winner Regional Center (325 S. Monroe, Ste. 125, Winner, SD 57580).
Recommended Content

Best Management Practices for Soybean Production
This is your unbiased, research-based guide to soybean production to help increase yield, reduce input costs and protect your investment.

Best Management Practices for Corn Production
iGrow Corn is your unbiased, research-based guide to corn production, providing the latest recommendations to help increase yield, reduce input costs and protect your investment.

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