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South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
May 27

SowBridge Webinar: Gilt feeding strategies to enhance longevity and productivity

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about how various feeding strategies during the gilt development period effect lifetime productivity on May 27 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.

4-H archery targets with arrows in them.
May 30 - 31

4-H Outdoor State Archery Tournament

SDSU Extension 4-H will host the 4-H State Outdoor Archery Tournament at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center (800 Archery Lane, Yankton, SD 57078) from May 30-31.

Rancher greeting grandson in a farm driveway.
Jun 02 - 03

International Farm Transition Network - Annual Conference

The 2026 International Farm Transition Network (IFTN) Annual Professional Development Conference will take place June 2-3 at the Wyndham Gettysburg (95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg, PA 17325).

South Dakota State University Swine Education and Research Facility exterior.
Jun 06

South Dakota Swine Summit

South Dakota Swine Summit is a program for youth ages 12-21 interested in learning more about the swine industry. This event will take place on June 6, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at various locations on the campus of South Dakota State University.

Group of youth walking through a field
Jun 09 - 10

Rangeland and Soil Days

Rangeland and Soil Days will take place June 9-10, 2026, at the Belle Fourche Community Hall (512 6th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD 57717).

Participants Kari Feldhaus and Kelsy Hokana work together on an educational activity during Annie’s Project in Britton.
Jun 18

Livestock Risk Protection 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 cover the basics of Livestock Risk Protection (LRP).

Aerial view of the SDSU Southeast Research Farm.
Jun 19

Ag Economic Dialogues - June

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

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Jul 01

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.

Three youth showing horses
Jul 13 - 15

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).

Beef cattle grazing summer pasture.
Jul 16

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.

Aerial view of the SDSU Southeast Research Farm.
Jul 17

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.

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Aug 05

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.

A group of people in white lab coats stands next to a row of meat cuts in a meat processing plant
Aug 20

Navigating a Cut Sheet From Your Locker 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 how to navigate the language of the cut sheet to make sure you get what you want.

Aerial view of the SDSU Southeast Research Farm.
Aug 21

Ag Economic Dialogues - August

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

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Sep 02

SowBridge Webinar: On-farm semen management - tips and tricks

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about management strategies to optimize semen use on September 2 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.