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SDSU Extension 4-H professionals recognized at national conference
December 05, 2023
SDSU Extension 4-H professionals were recognized for their contributions to South Dakota youth at the 2023 National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals conference.
SDSU Extension precision livestock field day canceled
December 04, 2023
The Precision Livestock Management Field Day in Brookings has been canceled.
SDSU Extension presents staff and faculty awards during 2023 Fall Conference
December 01, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension recognized staff and faculty members for achievements in service and educational programming at its annual Fall Conference Sept. 26-28, 2023, at the Ramkota Conference Center in Pierre, South Dakota.
SDSU Extension welcomes new water specialist
November 28, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Sushant Mehan as a new Water Resource Engineer Specialist and assistant professor.
Register now for Dec. 6 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations training
November 13, 2023
There will be an environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) on Dec. 6, 2023, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.
SDSU Extension welcomes new horticulture assistant at McCrory Gardens
November 08, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce Sydney Trio as a new Horticulture Assistant based at McCrory Gardens in Brookings.
SDSU Extension to host soil management conference in December
November 08, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will host the 2023 Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit conference on Dec. 12.
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.
Northern Plains Forage Association hosting annual meeting in December
November 03, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension encourages producers to attend The Northern Plains Forage Association annual meeting and educational seminars on Dec. 1 in Brandon, South Dakota.
13 participate in first SDSU Extension Precision Livestock Field School
November 01, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension hosted its first Precision Livestock Field School from July 31 to Aug. 2, 2023, at the Cottonwood Field Station near Philip, South Dakota.
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SDSU Extension co-sponsoring Range Beef Cow Symposium for cattle producers
October 27, 2023
Colorado State University’s Department of Animal Sciences will host the 28th Range Beef Cow Symposium on Dec. 13-14 at The Ranch in Loveland, Colorado. There also will be a pre-symposium Beef Quality Assurance training on Dec. 12.
SD DANR receives Friend of SD Association of Agricultural Extension Professionals Award
October 27, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension agricultural professionals presented the 2023 Friend of the South Dakota Association of Agricultural Extension Professionals Award to South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources employees on Sept. 26 in Pierre.
SDSU Extension, UNL Extension offering heifer development program
October 26, 2023
Producers can apply this fall to enroll heifers at the Great Plains Heifer Development Center at the UNL Haskell Beef Lab near Concord, Nebraska. Nebraska and South Dakota producers will receive priority, but producers from bordering states will be accepted if space is available.
Registration Now Open for SDSU Beef Day
October 26, 2023
This year’s event will be held virtually Tuesday, February 9 and will begin at 1 p.m. CST.
4-H Capitol Day offers fun, educational day for all ages
October 25, 2023
The third annual 4-H Capitol Day was Jan. 18, held in conjunction with Brookings/SDSU Day at the Capitol.