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SDSU Extension welcomes new precision livestock field specialist
July 24, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Logan Vandermark to the role of precision livestock field specialist.
Women on the Range workshop on social media set for Aug. 17
July 24, 2023
SDSU Extension will host a Women on the Range - Leveraging Social Media workshop at approximately 9 a.m. and lasts until 5 p.m. MT on Aug. 17, 2023, at the 777 Bison Ranch near Hermosa, South Dakota.
South Dakota students learn valuable skills at 2023 Rangeland and Soils Days
July 14, 2023
About 75 youth who participated in this year’s Rangeland and Soils Days, held June 14-15 near Watertown.
The South Dakota State University West River Research Farm to host Field Day on July 11
July 07, 2023
The South Dakota State University West River Research Farm Tour will be held on July 11 near Sturgis, South Dakota, running from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
SDSU Extension encourages attending SD Cattlemen’s feedlot tours on July 20
June 27, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is inviting cattle producers, allied industry professionals or anyone interested in feeding cattle to attend the annual South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association Feeder Council feedlot tour on July 20 near Baltic, South Dakota.
South Dakota 4-H students take 2nd place at National Land & Homesite Judging Contest
June 22, 2023
South Dakota students had a strong showing at the National Land and Homesite Judging Contest last month, including a second-place finish for the Spink County 4-H team.
SDSU Extension promotes 2023 National Range Judging Contest results
June 21, 2023
South Dakota students had a strong showing at the 2023 National Range Judging Contest.
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations training June 28 in Huron
June 08, 2023
There is an environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) on June 28, 2023, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron, South Dakota.
SDSU Extension welcomes new 4-H Youth Program Advisor for Hamlin and Kingsbury counties
June 02, 2023
SDSU Extension is happy to announce Abbigale (Abbi) Steeke as the new 4-H Youth Program Advisor for Hamlin and Kingsbury counties.
SDSU Extension presence growing in Sioux Falls-area youth development programs
May 26, 2023
The SDSU Extension team based in the Sioux Falls Regional Office is working to provide quality education and programming for youth in the Sioux Falls area.
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.