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South Dakota producers face new challenges each day. SDSU Extension is your partner, providing resources and expertise to help meet production goals.
Featured Resources
Livestock Stress Tool
Weather conditions in the Northern Plains can present more than a few challenges for livestock producers. From below zero or blizzard conditions during winter or even spring, to heat waves in the summer months, farmers and ranchers need to be prepared for rapidly changing conditions to provide the best care for their livestock and minimize their risks of losses.
Noxious Weed Control in Pasture and Range
Noxious weed control in pastures is becoming more of a challenge. Most ground commercial spray businesses are no longer spraying pastures. If they are, there may be restrictions on the time they will spray, what products they will spray, or they may only spray if they also have all of the rest of your spraying business.
Upcoming Events
South Dakota Swine Summit
South Dakota Swine Summit is a program for youth ages 12-21 interested in learning more about the swine industry. This event will take place on June 12, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at various locations on the campus of South Dakota State University.
Siouxland Feedlot Forum
SDSU Extension and Nebraska Extension will host the Siouxland Feedlot Forum on June 17, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Center (100 W 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104).
Southeast Research Farm Field Day and Family Evening
Attend the Southeast Research Farm field day and family evening on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Southeast Research Farm (29974 University Road, Beresford, SD 57004). The farm is located six miles west and three miles south of Beresford.
South Dakota Youth Beef Summit
South Dakota Youth Beef Summit is a program for youth ages 12-21 interested in learning more about the beef industry. This event will take place on July 16, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at various locations on the campus of South Dakota State University.
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SDSU Extension helping cattle producers grow bigger, better beef
May 28, 2025
Warren Rusche would contend that some of the best cattle in North America are born in South Dakota. That gives Rusche and the rest of the applied feedlot research group at SDSU a unique opportunity, and they are making the most of it.
Pre-conference speakers join 2025 Siouxland Feedlot Forum
May 28, 2025
A pre-conference program and reception have been added to the 2025 Siouxland Feedlot Forum on June 16-17, 2025, in Sioux Falls, and registration is still available.
SDSU Extension invites operators to CAFO environmental training
May 20, 2025
There will be an environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) on June 25, 2025, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.