Events

Young farmer examining soybean plants in a field at sunset.

Mar 23

Soy 100

What can farmers do to grow 100-bushel soybeans in South Dakota? SDSU Extension faculty and field specialists will help answer that question during soy100 on March 23, 2023 at McCrory Gardens in Brookings, SD.

Prescribed burn taking place in a grassland property at dusk.

Mar 23

Landowner Prescribed Fire Introductory Class @ Yankton

SDSU Extension, in partnership with the South Dakota Grassland Coalition, USDA NRCS and others, will host a prescribed fire introductory class tailored to private landowners on March 23 in Yankton from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CDT.

Mar 28

I-29 Moo University - Dairy Beef Short Course

I-29 Moo University will host its 2023 Dairy Beef Short Course on Tuesday, March 28 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota as part of the pre-educational events for the Central Plains Dairy Expo.

Several red angus cattle feeding at a feed bunk.

Mar 29

Environmental Training for CAFOs - March

SDSU Extension will host an environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) on March 29 at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron (100 Fourth St. S.W. in Huron, 57350).

Mar 29

Northern Plains Forage Association Annual Meeting

The Northern Plains Forage Association is hosting an informational meeting at the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls on March 29 and 30 from 2 to 3 p.m. CDT.

Apr 01

Heirlooms: Creative Life Writing Workshop - Obituary Writing

SDSU Extension will host a 2023 Heirlooms: Creative Life Story Writing Workshop webinar about obituary writing on April 1 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. MT (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT).

Garden at the SDSU Specialty Crop Research Field-South

Apr 04

Garden Hour Webinar

SDSU Extension's Garden Hour will return as a limited series during the fall and winter months.

Two ranchers observing a herd of cattle at pasture.

Apr 04

Sustaining the Legacy @ Mitchell

Join SDSU Extension and industry professionals for a three-day estate planning and farm succession conference on April 4, 11 and 18, 2023 at Highland Conference Center (2000 Highland Way, Mitchell, SD, 57301).

Rows of empty white, plastic pesticide containers.

Apr 06

Private Applicator Training - April

SDSU Extension will host a free private applicator training on April 6, 2023, online and at various locations throughout South Dakota.

A prescribed burning taking place in a field.

Apr 18

Landowner Prescribed Fire Workshops - April @ Brandon

SDSU Extension, in partnership with the South Dakota Grassland Coalition, USDA NRCS and others, will host a two-day prescribed fire workshop tailored to private landowners April 18-19 in Brandon.

Apr 21

Ag Economic Dialogues - April

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

Apr 25

Landowner Prescribed Fire Workshops - April @ Astoria

SDSU Extension, in partnership with the South Dakota Grassland Coalition, USDA NRCS and others, will host a two-day prescribed fire workshop tailored to private landowners April 25-26 in Astoria.

Multi-generation Native American ranching family.

May 10

International Farm Transition Network Training - Farmer’s Yards

SDSU Extension and the International Farm Transition Network (IFTN) are holding an online training session presenting “The International Applicability of Farmer’s Yards” on Wednesday, May 10 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. CDT.

May 16

Landowner Prescribed Fire Workshops - May @ Astoria

SDSU Extension, in partnership with the South Dakota Grassland Coalition, USDA NRCS and others, will host a two-day prescribed fire workshop tailored to private landowners May 16-17 in Astoria.

femal rancher with young female training reviewing paperwork beside a cow pasture

May 19

Ag Economic Dialogues - May

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