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2026 Energize conference touts benefits of youth staying in SD
June 05, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension hosted a successful 2026 Energize conference in Wall with 144 attendees.
SD teams win at national range, homesite judging contest
June 05, 2026
Two South Dakota teams won first place in the 4-H Range and Homesite categories at the 2026 National Land, Range and Homesite judging contest.
SDSU Extension promotes native plants with events across state
June 05, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce a series of Native Plant Expos across the state this spring.
SDSU Extension launches ‘605 Igniting Change’ health campaign
June 05, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is launching “605 Igniting Change,” a statewide campaign in recognition of Chronic Disease Day on July 10, 2026, and South Dakota’s proclamation of July as Chronic Disease Awareness Month.
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 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.