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SDSU Extension Accepting Applications for Emerging Sheep Producers Program
May 04, 2023
Applications are now available for the SDSU Extension Emerging Sheep Producers Program, a program designed for producers who want to increase their knowledge of the sheep industry and improve their skills needed to be successful shepherds.

SDSU Extension to Host Beef Quality Assurance Certification Course Dec. 28
May 04, 2023
SDSU Extension is offering two Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification trainings on Dec. 28 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. CST at the SDSU Extension Watertown Regional Center located at 1910 West Kemp Ave. in Watertown, South Dakota.

SDSU Extension welcomes new bison specialist
April 19, 2023
SDSU Extension is excited to announce a new bison specialist. Jeff Martin has been named the SDSU Extension Bison Specialist and the Assistant Professor of Bison Biology and Management in the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Martin’s role is 70 percent research and 30 percent Extension, and he will continue to be based at West River Research and Extension center in Rapid City, South Dakota.

2022-2023 Dakota Performance Ram Test results available
April 18, 2023
The results of the 2022-2023 Dakota Performance Ram Test are now available online for sheep producers.

SDSU Extension welcomes new 4-H Youth Program Advisor for Minnehaha County
April 06, 2023
SDSU Extension is excited to welcome Aubrey Anderson as the new 4-H Youth Program Advisor for Minnehaha County.

SDSU Extension 4-H to host 2023 Teen Leadership Conference in June
April 05, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is excited to announce the 2023 4-H Teen Leadership Conference is June 5-9 in Brookings.

39th annual Rangeland and 18th annual Soil Days set for June 14-15 in Watertown
March 20, 2023
SDSU Extension, Codington Conservation District and South Dakota Natural Resources Conservation Service are hosting Rangeland Days and Soil Days on June 14-15 in Watertown, South Dakota.

South Dakota pork producers have a chance to tell their story
March 14, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging South Dakota hog farmers to join the Your Farm Sustainability Report, a Pork Checkoff-funded project.

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations training to be held March 29
March 06, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service are offering an environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) on March 29 at the Crossroads Convention Center, 100 Fourth St. S.W., in Huron.

SDSU Animal Science research and SDSU Extension on display at regional meeting
March 02, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension highlights that the SDSU Department of Animal Science students and faculty will present their latest research and Extension projects at this year’s Midwest Section meeting of the American Society of Animal Science March 12-15 in Madison, Wisconsin.

South Dakota Master Pork Producer winners announced
February 24, 2023
The 2022 South Dakota Master Pork Producer winners were announced Jan. 11 during the 54th annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls.

South Dakota 4-H 2023 Scholarship Application Available
February 10, 2023
Youth who have at least five years of active membership in South Dakota 4-H, are current high school seniors, or are enrolled at SDSU are eligible to apply for most South Dakota 4-H Scholarships. Applications must be postmarked by April 3 to be considered.

SDSU Extension welcomes new 4-H Youth Program Advisor for Tripp/Gregory counties
February 01, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is excited to welcome Jamie Wolf as the 4-H Youth Program Advisor for Tripp and Gregory counties.

All American Sheep Day showcases sheep industry during Black Hills Stock Show
January 27, 2023
To showcase South Dakota’s long history and continuing tradition of sheep production, SDSU Extension, the Black Hills Stock Show and sheep industry partners will again host All American Sheep Day on Jan. 30 at the James Kjerstad Event Center at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City.

Register now for 2023-2024 SowBridge Educational Series
January 17, 2023
Registration is now open for SowBridge, a series for those who work with sows, boars and piglets, and in swine genetic and reproductive areas.