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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 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 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 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.
Registration open for 2026 Siouxland Feedlot Forum
April 20, 2026
Registration is open for the Siouxland Feedlot Forum on June 16, 2026, in South Sioux City, Nebraska.
SDSU Extension invites youth to 2026 Rangeland and Soil Days
March 24, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension invites youth interested in learning more about grasslands and soil health to the 2026 Rangeland and Soil Days in Belle Fourche.
SDSU Extension 4-H youth enjoy day at the Capitol
March 24, 2026
More than 75 youth and supporters enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about state history and government during the 2026 4-H Capitol Day on Feb. 20.
SDSU Extension hosts risk management webinar series
March 20, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a series of free Strong Minds, Strong Farms webinars for anyone involved in agriculture.
SDSU students awarded Master Pork Producers scholarships
February 25, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the five SDSU students who received South Dakota Master Pork Producers Association scholarships on Jan. 14, 2026, during the 57th annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls.
2025 Master Pork Producers announced
February 23, 2026
Four South Dakota pork producers were recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to the state’s swine industry.
SDSU Extension 4-H members participate in national FCS competition
February 17, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H members won second place in the national Family and Consumer Sciences Skill-a-thon.
SDSU Extension welcomes new forage field specialist
February 10, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Kim Ricardo as a new Forage Field Specialist.
SDSU Extension encourages participation in Nebraska Extension Calving College
February 06, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging cow/calf producers to participate in a series of calving workshops hosted by Nebraska Extension.
SDSU Extension 4-H excels at 2026 Western National Roundup
February 06, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H youth excelled at the 2026 Western National Roundup, winning the overall high state award in the Horse Classic.