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Several young swine in a feeding facility.

SDSU Extension hosts swine production and transportation certification in January

January 03, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension will help swine producers, transporters and handlers update their Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus and Transportation Quality Assurance (TQA) on Jan. 10, 2024, in Sioux Falls.

SDSU Extension community vitality team presenting an award.

Inspiring Community Leaders

Based on research and evidence gathered by industry experts, this program teaches communities, businesses and individuals the skills needed to foster exemplary leadership qualities.

The Britton graduating class of Annie’s Project and event organizers stand for a group photo in front of a white screen. There are 13 women, plus one woman on the far right holding a baby

SDSU Extension graduates 10 women from Britton Annie’s Project

December 21, 2023

Ten women graduated from the most recent Annie’s Project program, hosted by South Dakota State University Extension, on Nov. 20 in Britton.

Black cattle equipped with virtual fencing collars grazing rangeland.

SDSU Extension offering workshop on virtual fencing

December 20, 2023

“Virtual Fencing 101: Expectations and Considerations” is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, on Jan. 11, 2024, at the Box Elder Events Center. It is free to attend.

A single black cow grazing late-season pasture.

Meeting Cow Requirements While Winter Grazing

Regardless of grazing strategy, it is critical that producers provide proper supplementation to allow cows to meet nutrient requirements throughout the winter grazing season.

A black calf with a red ear tag and grain crumbs on its nose looks at the camera, as other calves feed around it

SDSU Extension to host webinar on backgrounding calves

December 15, 2023

Backgrounding Fundamentals is from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. CST/11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MT on Jan. 10, 17 and 24, 2024.

Six young women hold up blue and yellow lamb pelts emblazoned with "SDSU" and the Jackrabbit logo

32nd Lamb Bonanza to showcase sheep industry during SDSU basketball game

December 12, 2023

Six lamb pelts will be auctioned during the Lamb Bonanza, which is Jan. 13, 2024, at the SDSU Frost Arena in Brookings. The game starts at 2 p.m. and features SDSU versus University of Denver.

SDSU Extension precision livestock field day canceled

December 04, 2023

The Precision Livestock Management Field Day in Brookings has been canceled.

Ranch family examining data on a smart phone.

Feed Costs Still a Large Percentage of the Cow Budget

Monitoring, managing, and minimizing feed costs while maintaining a balanced ration is one way to maximize profit potential in the cow herd. Learn some expert tips for creating a least-cost ration.

An older producer and his grandson having a discussion on their family farm.

Compensation for Family Members Returning to the Farm

Compensating for management and labor is one of the questions that must be answered when bringing a family member into the family operation.