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SDSU Extension invites public to free Winter Wheat field tours
June 04, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension invites all wheat producers, agronomists and agricultural professionals to attend the upcoming Winter Wheat Variety Tours on June 9, 2026.
SDSU Extension hosts drought meetings on June 17
June 04, 2026
SDSU Extension will hold free regional drought meetings on June 17, 2026, in response to current moderate to severe drought conditions affecting agriculture in southern South Dakota.
SDSU Extension welcomes new nutrition field specialist
June 04, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Megan Block as a new nutrition field specialist.
SDSU Extension welcomes new native plant field specialist
June 02, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Allison Dollen as a new Native Plant Field Specialist.
SDSU Extension promotes native plants with events across state
June 02, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce a series of Native Plant Expos across the state this spring.
SDSU Extension invites public to join Virtual 5K event
June 02, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is inviting the public to join its virtual 5K, and to register for the 605 Igniting Change event.
SDSU Extension provides free livestock water testing
May 28, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging producers to take advantage of its free, on-site livestock water testing services across the state.
SDSU Extension invites operators to June CAFO environmental training
May 22, 2026
There will be an environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) on June 23, 2026, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.
SDSU Extension offers popular Aging Well recordings for limited time
May 19, 2026
Families seeking educational resources on aging can now benefit from viewing the popular Aging Well series online.
Brookings Master Gardener donating 30 apple trees to local youth
May 19, 2026
A Brookings-area Master Gardener is donating 30 apple trees to local youth for the sixth annual Fruitful Children Project.
SDSU Extension 4-H hosting summer camps at Storm Mountain
May 14, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is excited to offer two summer camp programs in the Black Hills, including a new Teen Wilderness Camp.
Pine Bark Beetle Meeting May 11 in Spearfish
May 04, 2026
SDSU Extension and USDA Forest Service staff will answer questions about pine bark beetles at a public meeting on May 11, 2026, at the Recreation Center multi-purpose room in Spearfish (122 Recreation Lane) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. MT.
McCrory Gardens Trial Report aids in flower selection
April 30, 2026
The McCrory Gardens Trial Report, issued annually by SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens, helps South Dakotans choose flower varieties that do well in local conditions.
SDSU Extension webinar helps farm families integrate childcare into planning
April 24, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a webinar to help farm families integrate childcare into their overall plans.
New season of SDSU Extension Garden Hour starts May 5
April 23, 2026
The latest season of Garden Hour, South Dakota State University Extension’s popular webinar series for gardeners, will start on May 5, 2026.