Events
Master Gardener Conference
The 2026 Master Gardener Conference will be held October 2-3. This event is an opportunity to obtain timely, research-based gardening information. Enjoy a unique venue, speakers and socialize with Master Gardener colleagues from across the state!
SowBridge Webinar: What’s the latest PRRS research?
Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about recent updates in PRRS research and outbreak tracking on October 7 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.
Eastern South Dakota Water Conference
The Eastern South Dakota Water Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 7, at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center (631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006).
Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing Workshop
SDSU Extension will host workshops on October 7 and November 4 for the Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing program at the Davison County Fairgrounds.
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).
Ag Economic Dialogues - October
This free, 1-hour webinar was created to assist farmers and ranchers in making the best and most profitable decisions for their operations.
Sheep Shearing School
SDSU Extension will host a sheep shearing school for anyone wanting to learn how to shear a sheep from professional sheep shearers, from October 24-26 at the SDSU Sheep Research and Teaching Unit (3729 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57007).
SowBridge Webinar: Fixed time AI with gilts
Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about administration of a fixed time artificial insemination program in gilts on November 4 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.
Biosecurity and the Secure Beef Supply Plan 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 steps needed to prepare operations and how to set up biosecurity plans using the guidance of the SBS Plan in case of a major disease outbreak.
Ag Economic Dialogues - November
This free, 1-hour webinar was created to assist farmers and ranchers in making the best and most profitable decisions for their operations.
SowBridge Webinar: Satisfaction and stress factors of barn employees
Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about factors influencing on-farm employee satisfaction and stress factors on December 2 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.
Preparing for Calving Season Cattle HQ Live
Join us to learn more how organizing the calving season by preparing the calving list, facilities and even personal wellbeing, can make it a successful time of year.
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.
SowBridge Webinar: Anemia - impact on sow removal
Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about strategies to reduce the impact of anemia on sow removal and mortality on January 6 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.