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Young farmer analyzing data on a tablet computer beside a crop sprayer.
Dec      Feb 03 - 28

2026 Commercial Applicator Training Online Course

SDSU Extension partners with DANR to offer pesticide certification program required for commercial applicators. The 2026 online course will be offered through Traininghouse and will be open from December 3, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

Aerial view of the SDSU Northeast Research Farm.
Jan      Feb 06 - 26

Crop Hour

SDSU Extension Crop Hour webinars provide valuable information for South Dakota crop producers to help them improve their profitability and prepare for the upcoming season.

Black angus calf standing near a cattle shelter.
Jan      Feb 19 - 10

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.

Woman using a calculator
Jan      Mar 20 - 10

Financial Fireside Chats

SDSU Extension will host a weekly series of six free webinars focused on increasing financial knowledge and improving financial well-being on Tuesdays from January 20 to March 10, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT.

group of students looking at a pair of beef cattle
Jan 22

Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Faulkton

SDSU Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training on January 22 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the Faulkton City Hall (105 8th Ave, Faulkton, SD 57438) for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

a variety of bright colored fruits and vegetables arranged on a table
Jan 22

Food Is Medicine Webinar

SDSU Extension will host a webinar to teach the fundamentals of Food is Medicine programming on January 22 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST.

Green plant with green, spiny structure at leaf base.
Jan 22

Herbicide-Resistant Weed Program @ Bennett County

SDSU Extension will host an educational program focused on herbicide-resistant weeds on Thursday, January 22, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at the American Legion (102 US-18, Martin, SD 57551)

Producer observing a group of cattle in a holding pen.
Jan 22

Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Leola

SDSU Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training on January 22 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at the Leola Municipal Building (742 Sherman St, Leola, SD 57456)for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

A small herd of cattle grazing in a snow storm.
Jan 22

Winter Water Systems Cattle HQ Live

Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd. This month, we will highlight options for delivering water in a cost-effective manner for both grazed and confined cattle.

Male and female producer examining a small group of mixed cattle in a pole barn.
Jan 23

Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Britton

SDSU Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training on January 23 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Marshall County Office (909 Main St, Britton, SD 57430) for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

Sprayer applying pesticides to a field.
Jan 27

Commercial Applicator Training @ Rapid City

SDSU Extension will host commercial applicator training in Rapid City at the DoubleTree by Hilton (505 N 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701) on January 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MT.

two ranchers carrying feed buckets to small group of cattle
Jan 27

Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Mitchell

SDSU Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training on January 27 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Mitchell Regional Center (1800 E Spruce St, Mitchell, SD 57301) for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

Tractor applying postemergence herbicide to a corn field early in the growing season.
Jan 29

Commercial Applicator Training @ Mitchell

SDSU Extension will host commercial applicator training in Mitchell at the Highland Conference Center (2000 Highland Way, Mitchell, SD 57301) on January 29, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST.

A group of male ranchers gathered in a farmyard.
Jan 29

Virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training

SDSU Extension will host a virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training on January 29 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST.

Group of youth competing in trap
Jan 31

4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol @ Ipswich

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training for the archery, rifle and pistol disciplines on Saturday, January 31, from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Ipswich 4-H Building (515 7th St, Ipswich, SD 57451).