Events

A group of red and white calves grazing in a field of switchgrass.
Dec 12

Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit Conference and Southeast Research Farm Annual Meeting

SDSU Extension will host a Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit Conference and the Southeast Research Farm Annual Meeting, on December 12, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Taopi Community Hall (102 E 3rd St, Colton, SD 57018).

A herd of cattle gather around a stock pond on a vast, lush grassland. Courtesy: USDA [CC BY 2.0]
Dec 13

Range Beef Cow Symposium

Colorado State University’s Department of Animal Sciences, in partnership with SDSU Extension as well as the Cooperative Extension Service and Animal Science Departments of the University of Nebraska and the University of Wyoming will host the 28th Range Beef Cow Symposium on Dec. 13-14 at The Ranch in Loveland, Colorado.

Tractor applying fertilizer to a field
Dec 15

Ag Economic Dialogues - December

This free, 1-hour webinar was created to assist farmers and ranchers in making the best and most profitable decisions for their operations.

Rows of empty white, plastic pesticide containers.
Dec 21

Private Applicator Training - December

SDSU Extension will host a free private applicator Zoom Webinar training on December 21, 2023, from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CST (12:30 - 3:30 p.m. MT). Participants have the option to attend online or at various locations throughout South Dakota.

A red sprayer in a green field with a cloudy sky in the background.
Jan 09

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 9, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Two ranchers observing a herd of cattle at pasture.
Jan 09

Sustaining the Legacy @ Mitchell

SDSU Extension will host a three-day estate planning and farm succession conference on January 9, 16 and 23, 2024 at the SDSU Extension Mitchell Regional Center (1800 E. Spruce St., Mitchell, SD 57301).

A red combine harvesting corn.
Jan 09

Corn Crop Hour

January 9-11: Corn insect and disease management, variety trial results, weed control, and nutrient management.

A red sprayer in a green field with a cloudy sky in the background.
Jan 10

Commercial Applicator Training @ Aberdeen

SDSU Extension will host commercial applicator training in Aberdeen at the Dakota Event Center (720 Lamont St S, Aberdeen, SD 57401) on January 10, 2024.

Black cattle equipped with virtual fencing collars grazing rangeland.
Jan 11

Virtual Fencing Workshop @ Box Elder

SDSU Extension will host a free virtual fencing workshop on Thursday, January 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT at the Box Elder Events Center (631 Watiki Way, Box Elder, SD 57719).

A red sprayer in a green field with a cloudy sky in the background.
Jan 11

Commercial Applicator Training @ Fort Pierre

SDSU Extension will host commercial applicator training in Fort Pierre at Drifters (325 Hustan Ave, Fort Pierre, SD 57532) on January 11, 2024.

SDSU cheerleader holding a yellow lamb pelt with the SDSU mascot
Jan 13

Lamb Bonanza

SDSU Extension, alongside SDSU Department of Animal Science, the South Dakota Sheep Growers Association and the SDSU Athletics Department, will host the 32nd Annual SDSU Lamb Bonanza Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Frost Arena on the SDSU campus (1165 Jackrabbit Ave Brookings, South Dakota 57007).

Archery target
Jan 13

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

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training for the archery, pistol, and rifle disciplines on Saturday, January 13 beginning at 9:00 a.m. CST at the Jerauld County 4-H Building (599 2nd St. NE, Wessington Springs, SD 57382).

A red sprayer in a green field with a cloudy sky in the background.
Jan 16

Commercial Applicator Training @ Rapid City

SDSU Extension will host commercial applicator training in Rapid City at Ramkota Inn (2111 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD, 57701) on January 16, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

A network of drainage pipes on the edge of a corn field.
Jan 16

Precision Agriculture Crop Hour

January16-18: Nitrogen use, drip irrigation and drainage systems, water-smart farming and cover cropping systems.

Online book club members reading together in a video conference.
Jan 17

Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club

NDSU Extension and SDSU Extension will host an online purposeful retirement book club beginning January 17 at 10:00 a.m. CT (9:00 a.m. MT) and meeting every other week through March 27.