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Register now for 2026-2027 SDSU Extension Calf Value Discovery program
September 10, 2026
Registration is open for the 2026-2027 South Dakota State University Extension Calf Value Discovery program.
Learn more about soil health with SDSU Extension webinar series
September 10, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension will host a series of webinars for farmers and ranchers interested in learning more about soil health.
South Dakota 4-H recognizes volunteers during 2026 State Fair
September 09, 2026
South Dakota 4-H, a program of SDSU Extension, is pleased to announce that the 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame and 4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame added three individuals during the 2026 South Dakota State Fair in Huron. In addition, six individuals were recognized for their outstanding 4-H volunteer service.
SDSU Extension offers Beef Quality Assurance training in Rapid City in September
September 09, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is offering a Beef Quality Assurance training course on Sept. 29, 2026, in Rapid City.
Creative 4-H communities help youth experience joy of raising livestock
August 31, 2026
As populations drift off farms and into towns, some South Dakota communities have created unique opportunities for non-farm youth to experience the joy and responsibility of raising large animals.
SDSU Extension hosts 6th annual Specialty Crop Field Day
August 31, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension welcomes vegetable, flower and fruit farmers to the sixth annual Specialty Crop Field Day in Brookings.
SDSU Extension encouraging physical activity with 5th annual Fall into Fitness event
August 31, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging South Dakotans to get active with its fifth annual Fall into Fitness seasonal activity challenge.
Ness School to Convene Sioux Falls Metro Economic Briefing
August 25, 2026
SDSU Extension and the Ness School of Management and Economics at South Dakota State University will convene the Sioux Falls Metro Economic Briefing, a new forum for the region’s business and civic leaders.
SDSU Extension continues Garden Hour with off-season webinars
August 24, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension will continue its popular Garden Hour series with four webinars during the off-season.
25th annual Tri-State Drainage Research Forum brings latest research to Owatonna, Minnesota
August 24, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension invites the public to the 25th annual Tri-State Drainage Research Forum this fall in Minnesota.
SDSU Extension welcomes John Jaeger to full-time Extension role
August 14, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome John Jaeger to a full-time appointment as an SDSU Extension Beef Specialist.
SDSU Extension invites South Dakotans to discover Better Choices, Better Health® SD through quarterly webinar sessions
August 14, 2026
SDSU Extension is inviting South Dakotans to learn about free programs and resources that support healthy living and chronic disease self-management through a new series of Better Choices, Better Health® South Dakota Discovery Sessions.
SDSU Extension invites public to annual Draper Winter Wheat meeting
August 13, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension invites producers and community members to the 37th annual Winter Wheat Meeting in Draper on Aug. 27, 2026.
SDSU Extension welcomes new livestock production and stewardship field specialist
August 11, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Paige Madison as a new Livestock Production and Stewardship Field Specialist.
SDSU Extension hosting webinar to prepare communities for end-of-life planning and recruit local volunteers
August 11, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension will host an informational webinar for individuals and professionals to learn about a program that helps people prepare for future caregiving and end-of-life decisions, and to explore opportunities to bring the program to their own communities.