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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
Southeast Research Farm Seminars @ Dakota Farm Show
Join SDSU Extension for a series of educational presentations during the Dakota Farm Show from January 6-7, 2026, at the USD DakotaDome (1101 N Dakota St, Vermillion, SD 57069).
Calving College Webinar and Workshop Series
Nebraska Extension in collaboration with SDSU Extension will host a Calving College webinar and workshop series with webinars scheduled January 19, 26 and February 2, followed by an in-person workshop at the Trip County 4-H Center (815 W. 12th St., Winner, SD 57580) on February 10.
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SDSU Extension invites public to 2026 SD Grasslands Summit
February 05, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is inviting everyone interested in grasslands to attend the 2026 South Dakota Grasslands Summit on March 3-4 in Mitchell.
Replacing Distillers Grains with Heat-Treated Soybeans to Increase Finishing Cattle Growth
Heat-treated soybeans offer interesting attributes that could enhance cattle growth. The SDSU Feedlot Research group recently examined how they can fit into modern cattle feeding diets.
SDSU Extension co-hosting Cattlemen’s Education Day
February 03, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension, in partnership with the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association, is hosting Cattlemen’s Education Day on Feb. 19, 2026.