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SDSU Extension co-hosting livestock seminars at Lemmon farm and home show
March 01, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension will offer advice on managing sheep predators during the KBJM Farm and Home Show on March 8, 2024.
SDSU Extension hosting conference for women in agriculture March 1-2 in Fort Pierre
February 05, 2024
The Power of Women as AgVocates Conference is March 1-2, 2024, at the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center Museum in Fort Pierre. Registration is $75.
SDSU, NDSU Extension hosting beef cattle feeding programs
January 22, 2024
The SDSU Extension Dakota Alternative Beef Cow Systems Symposium is designed to help farmers and ranchers navigate the rising costs of the pastures and forages used to feed beef cattle. There will be two in-person events and one virtual event via Zoom.
2024 SowBridge educational series starts Feb. 7
January 17, 2024
Sow producers can access swine industry experts from the comfort of their own homes or barns with the 2024 SowBridge webinar series, which kicks off on Feb. 7.
SDSU Extension graduates 10 women from Britton Annie’s Project
December 21, 2023
Ten women graduated from the most recent Annie’s Project program, hosted by South Dakota State University Extension, on Nov. 20 in Britton.
SDSU Extension to host webinar on backgrounding calves
December 15, 2023
Backgrounding Fundamentals is from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. CST/11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MT on Jan. 10, 17 and 24, 2024.
SDSU Extension Crop Hour webinar series starts in January
December 11, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension’s 2024 Crop Hour webinar series will start Jan. 9, with webinars hosted from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for nine weeks.
SDSU Extension discusses new Weaned Calf Risk Protection Insurance
November 06, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will discuss the new Weaned Calf Risk Protection Insurance product during its November session of Ag Economic Dialogues.
SDSU Extension co-hosting 2023 South Dakota Local Foods Conference
October 30, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to partner with Dakota Rural Action and members of the South Dakota Local Foods Coalition to present the 2023 Local Foods Conference.
3 Master Lamb Producers recognized at 2023 SD Sheep Growers Association convention
October 18, 2023
The South Dakota Master Lamb Producers Association recognized three producers on Sept. 22-23, 2023, during the 86th annual South Dakota Sheep Growers Association convention in Rapid City, South Dakota.
SDSU Extension welcomes new Diversified Ag Field Specialist to Winner office
September 29, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Jimmy Doyle as a new Diversified Agriculture Field Specialist.
SDSU Extension to host Diversified Grazing Field Day for livestock producers
August 10, 2023
Livestock producers who want to learn more about rangeland management and wildlife conservation are invited to attend a Diversified Grazing Field Day on Sept. 6 at a ranch in western South Dakota.
SDSU Extension booth at 2023 Dakotafest to feature livestock, soil and range experts
August 07, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension experts will be at the 2023 Dakotafest to provide information on a range of agricultural and economic issues, from the use of prescribed fire to livestock to weed and soil management.
Applications open for SDSU Extension Emerging Sheep Producers Program
August 02, 2023
Applications are now available for the second South Dakota State University Extension Emerging Sheep Producers Program. The program is for sheep producers who want to develop or improve a full- or part-time sheep operation.