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SDSU Extension hosts swine transporter, producer training during 2023 Pork Congress
January 09, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will help swine producers, transporters and handlers update their Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus and Transportation Quality Assurance (TQA) training at the South Dakota Pork Producers Congress in Sioux Falls on Jan. 11, 2023.

Lamb Bonanza to showcase sheep industry Jan. 7 during SDSU Jackrabbit basketball game
January 06, 2023
Jackrabbit fans who attend the Jan. 7 South Dakota State University women’s basketball game can also sample lamb and wool products as part of the 31st Annual Lamb Bonanza.

Free online Ag Economic Dialogues to continue in 2023
December 28, 2022
South Dakota State University Extension will continue the Ag Economic Dialogues series in 2023 to address current economic issues that farmers and ranchers face.

Bon Homme and Charles Mix Counties Welcome New 4-H Youth Program Advisor
December 06, 2022
SDSU Extension is excited to welcome Lesley Rygaard as the new 4-H Youth Program Advisor for Bon Homme and Charles Mix counties.

Fifty-six 4-H Members Win Premier Exhibitor Awards for 2022
December 02, 2022
Fifty-six South Dakota 4-H members won Premier Exhibitor Awards this year in their respective animal projects.

SDSU Extension Welcomes New Plant Pathology Specialist
November 23, 2022
SDSU Extension welcomes Madalyn Shires as an assistant professor in the Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science and SDSU Extension Plant Pathology Specialist.

Register Now for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Training on December 7
November 22, 2022
An environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) will be held Dec. 7 at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.

Register Now for SDSU Extension Soil Management Workshop
November 22, 2022
This year’s Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit program is Dec. 2 at the NFAA Yankton Archery Complex Community Center in Yankton.

SDSU Extension Welcomes New Marketing and Communications Coordinator
November 16, 2022
Candace DenOuden recently joined SDSU Extension as a Marketing and Communications Coordinator.

SDSU Extension Welcomes New Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Nutrition and Health Specialist
November 15, 2022
SDSU Extension is excited to welcome Graham (Geb) Bastian as a new Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Nutrition and Health Specialist.

Walworth County 4-H Welcomes New 4-H Youth Program Advisor
November 15, 2022
Katie Gregg recently joined the South Dakota 4-H team in Walworth County as the 4-H Youth Program Advisor.

Secure Your Farm or Ranch’s Future with SDSU Extension’s Sustaining the Legacy Conferences
November 10, 2022
South Dakota State University Extension can answer your questions about planning for the future of your farm or ranch during the Sustaining the Legacy conferences that start in December and run through April.

SDSU Extension Presents Staff and Faculty Awards During 2022 Fall Conference
November 10, 2022
SDSU Extension recognized staff and faculty members for achievements in service and educational programming at its annual Fall Conference Oct. 25-27, 2022, at the Swiftel Center in Brookings.

Two Master Lamb Producers Recognized at 2022 South Dakota Sheep Growers Association Conference
October 28, 2022
The South Dakota Master Lamb Producers Association recognized sheep producers from Alexandria, South Dakota, and Wessington Springs, South Dakota, during this year’s South Dakota Sheep Growers Annual Convention.

SDSU Extension Releases Workforce Development Resources
October 24, 2022
SDSU Extension, in collaboration with Innovate SoDak and the Brookings Economic Development Corporation, has developed a workforce development course.