Events
SowBridge Webinar: Water quality, biofilms, and water line management
Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about strategies for water line management to improve water quality on July 1 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.
Virtual 5K
SDSU Extension is inviting you to join our Virtual 5K to complete anytime during the week of July 5–11—at your own pace, on your own time.
Southeast Research Farm Field Day and Family Evening
Attend the Southeast Research Farm field day and family evening on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Southeast Research Farm (29974 University Road, Beresford, SD 57004).
Northeast Research Farm Field Day
Attend the Northeast Research Farm field day on Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. CDT to dusk at the Northeast Research Farm (15710 455th Ave., South Shore, SD). The farm is located 2.5 miles west of Interstate 29 off exit 193.
Oak Lake Field Station Field Day
Attend the Oak Lake Field Station field day on Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CDT at the Oak Lake Field Station (19862 483rd Ave., Astoria, SD 57213).
Chronic Disease Day
SDSU Extension will host the webinar for Chronic Disease Awareness Day on July 10 at 10:00 a.m. CDT/9:00 a.m. MT.
State Horse Show
The 2026 State 4-H Horse Show will take place from Monday, July 13, to Wednesday, July 15, at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds (1060 3rd St SW, Huron, SD 57350).
South Dakota Youth Beef Summit
The South Dakota Youth Beef Summit is a program for youth ages 12-21 interested in learning more about the beef industry. This event will take place on July 14, from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MT at the Cottonwood Field Station.
4-H County Achievement Days and County Fair Schedule
SDSU Extension's South Dakota 4-H program will be hosting county fairs and achievement days across South Dakota beginning in July 2026.
The Value of Plant Diversity for Land and Livestock 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 discuss the value of plant diversity for the benefits of pasture health and grazing livestock nutrition.
Ag Economic Dialogues - July
This free, 1-hour webinar was created to assist farmers and ranchers in making the best and most profitable decisions for their operations.
Home Harvest Workshop
SDSU Extension will host a Home Harvest Workshop on July 17 at 9:00 a.m. in the Meat Lab and room 129 of the SDSU Animal Science Complex (1097 N Campus Dr, Brookings, SD 57007).
Virtual Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop
SDSU Extension will host an online wisdom writing workshop on July 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT/ 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. CDT.
Energize 2027 Host Community Application Deadline
SDSU Extension is seeking applications for a host community for the ninth annual Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference.
SowBridge Webinar: What are cull sow buyers looking for?
Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about managing cull sows to increase profitability on August 5 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.