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An Analysis of Margin Protection Crop Insurance on Corn and Soybeans in South Dakota
Margin protection crop insurance, an endorsement/policy that insures producers against rising input costs, is growing in popularity in South Dakota. Recent research investigated how South Dakota margin protection payouts compared to our neighboring states.
Writing Your Future: Grant Writing Training
Often community or organizational programs need capital to get them off the ground. Our Writing Your Future grant writing training can be the start to finding that initial investment.
Sustaining the Legacy
Agriculture is the lifeblood of South Dakota's economy. Sustaining the Legacy is the educational link to planning the continuance of multi-generational farming and ranching operations.
Sustaining the Legacy @ Watertown
Join SDSU Extension and industry professionals for a three-day estate planning and farm succession conference on March 3, 10 and 17, 2026, at SDSU Extension Watertown Regional Center (1910 West Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD 57201). Each day begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m.
Sustaining the Legacy @ Aberdeen
Join SDSU Extension and industry professionals for a three-day estate planning and farm succession conference on February 3, 10 and 17, 2026, at SDSU Extension Aberdeen Regional Center (13 2nd Ave. SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401). Each day begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m.
Cybersecurity Planning: Securing the Future
With reliance on digital technologies, precision agriculture requires securing data and implementing key strategies to safeguard digital assets and maintain operational integrity and confidentiality.
Why Third Places Are Vital to Rural Communities
From community centers to small businesses, third places are social spaces outside of one’s home that support connection, economic growth, and civic engagement in rural communities.
Making Decisions With Hail-Damaged Row Crops
Late-season hail damage can leave growers wondering what to do next. Before deciding what to do with your hail-damaged fields, take some time to consider a variety of management options.
SDSU Extension Silage/Earlage Calculator
The Silage/Earlage Calculator is designed to help corn and livestock producers answer questions regarding the value of standing fields of corn either as grain, silage and earlage.
SDSU Extension seeking applicants to host Annie’s Project
July 10, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is seeking applications from individuals or organizations that would like to host an Annie’s Project in their community.