Events
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.
State Dog Show - Central Championships
The Central Championships of the 2026 State Dog Show will take place Saturday, August 15, at the Davison County 4-H Complex (3200 W. Havens Ave., Mitchell, SD 57031).
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.
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.
2026 North Central AAPSE Pesticide Meeting
Join colleagues from across the region for the North Central AAPSE Pesticide Meeting from August 25-27.
State Dog Show - Western Championships
The Western Championships of the 2026 State Dog Show will take place Saturday, August 29, at RyeDoodle Boarding & Training (4223 Peaceful Pines Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702).
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.
West River Research Farm Field Day
Attend the West River Research Farm field day on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. MT at the SDSU West River Research Farm near Sturgis, South Dakota (13370 Alkali Road, Sturgis, SD 57785).
Southeast Research Farm Fall Field Day
SDSU Extension, the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at SDSU and the Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm Corporation will host the Southeast Research Farm fall field day on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CDT.
Weather and Climate Trends for South Dakota & Seasonal Outlook 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 temperature and precipitation trends for South Dakota and projections for the coming decades.
Ag Economic Dialogues - September
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: 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.
Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing Workshop
SDSU Extension will host workshops on October 7 and November 4 in Mitchell, SD, for the Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing program.
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).