Events

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).
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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).

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.

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).

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).

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.

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

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.