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Sorghum Trial Results

In 2025, sorghum trials were conducted in 2 locations in South Dakota.

Black cow standing in winter pasture.

Cow-Calf Share Lease Calculator

Decision aid tool to calculate cow-calf share leases.

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Community Education in South Dakota Schools: Benefits, Strategies, and Opportunities

Three school districts in South Dakota have community education programs. Learn more about the benefits of community education programs and how to support established programs.

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5 Languages of Youth Appreciation

Guidebook providing a brief overview of each language of appreciation, what to consider before practicing each language and some examples of how to use each language in common 4-H settings.

Yellow wheat field with green weeds throughout.

Weed Control Field Test Data

Data books to use as a reference to select appropriate herbicide(s) for row crops

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State 4-H Rodeo Resources

View the documents and forms to participate in the State 4-H Rodeo.

Keynote speaker presenting attendees at the 4-National Conference.

South Dakota 4-H Trip Application to the National 4-H Conference

Members of the South Dakota 4-H Program, have the opportunity to apply for National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C. Youth must be 16-18 years old by the date of the event to apply. Applications need to be submitted to the applicant’s 4-H Youth Program Advisor.

Transitioning to Soil Health Systems in Eastern South Dakota Intended for beginners: Where do I start?

Fact sheet for beginners on where to start transitioning to soil health systems in eastern South Dakota.

A group of black heifer calves in a feedlot.

Using Feedlot Manure as a Crop Nutrient Source

Factsheet that reviews the steps to obtain a manure application rate based on crop need, soil and manure testing.

Oats growing in a no-till field.

Comparing Cover Crop Mixture Performance after Oats and its Effect on Corn Yield the Following Year

A research trial completed at the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Northeast Research Farm comparing cover crop mixture performance after oats and its effect on corn yield the following year.