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Sioux Falls to Host Emerald Ash Borer Tree Injection Workshop
April 21, 2021
As the season for emerald ash borer treatments nears in South Dakota, state forestry experts want applicators in the Sioux Falls area to be prepared.
Lemmon Extension Center Moves, Adds Range Field Specialist
April 20, 2021
SDSU Extension's Lemmon Regional Center has recently relocated to a larger, more-accessible facility, while also welcoming a new addition to the team.
SDSU Extension Hosts Youth AI Day Camp in Grant County
April 13, 2021
Twenty-one South Dakota 4-H youth involved in the beef project area traveled to Milbank to participate in the SDSU Extension Youth AI Day Camp held March 20.
South Dakota Range Camp Set for June 29–July 1
April 12, 2021
SDSU Extension is partnering with staff from the United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Natural Resources Conservation Service to provide a three-day event, the South Dakota Natural Resource Professionals Range Camp.
SDSU Extension Addresses Vaccine Safety with Dairy Workforce
April 07, 2021
Dr. Maristela Rovai, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Dairy Specialist, has received federal funding from the High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety to help boost COVID-19 vaccination efforts among South Dakota’s dairy industry workforce.
SDSU Extension Launches Drought Hour Webinar Series April 12
April 06, 2021
SDSU Extension’s Drought Hour webinar series will provide the latest climate outlook, market insights and proactive moisture management planning for farms, ranches and properties of all sizes.
Drought Conditions Continue to Deteriorate Across South Dakota
April 06, 2021
South Dakotans’ apprehension of an impending drought has been growing.
SDSU Extension to Host Final Pesticide Education Opportunity
March 31, 2021
As opportunities to obtain 2021 Private Applicator Certification in South Dakota wind down, SDSU Extension is offering a final online pesticide education course Thursday, April 8 from 6–9 p.m. CST.
Telemedicine Keeps Mixed-Animal Veterinarians Connected
March 31, 2021
Smart phones have helped South Dakota veterinarians assist clients through blizzards and busy calving seasons, but clinics may need to revisit service offerings, client expectations.
SDSU Extension to Cover Dry Cow Therapy in Spanish at CPDE
March 18, 2021
SDSU Extension will once again offer educational programming in Spanish at the 2021 Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls.
Video Series, ‘Tuesday Night Live’ Explores Alternative Calving Dates
March 01, 2021
The South Dakota Grassland Coalition and SDSU Extension have released a 25-video series featuring ranchers from across the state who discovered the benefits of matching calving to their ranch resources.
Spring Climate Outlook Unclear Amid Drought Concerns
February 22, 2021
In like a lion, out like a lamb?
SDSU Welcomes New Horticulture Faculty Member, Extension Specialist
February 19, 2021
The South Dakota State University Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science, along with SDSU Extension, has named Dr. Kristine Lang to serve as an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Consumer Horticulture.
SDSU Extension February Crop Hour Series to Conclude with Focus on Forages
February 10, 2021
Forages are the foundation to many livestock feeding systems, providing nutrients, energy, protein, digestibility, fiber, minerals, vitamins and more.
2021 South Dakota Pest Management Guides Now Available
February 04, 2021
SDSU Extension has released the 2021 South Dakota Pest Management Guides.