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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.

South Dakota 4-H hosting 4-H Capitol Day on Jan. 18 in Pierre
January 10, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will host its third annual 4-H Capitol Day on Jan. 18, 2023, in Pierre, in conjunction with the Brookings/SDSU days at the Capitol.

Five Individuals Selected for Induction into the South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame
January 09, 2023
A group of five individuals has been selected for induction into the South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame.

SDSU Extension hosts swine transporter, producer training during 2023 Pork Congress
January 09, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will help swine producers, transporters and handlers update their Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus and Transportation Quality Assurance (TQA) training at the South Dakota Pork Producers Congress in Sioux Falls on Jan. 11, 2023.

Lamb Bonanza to showcase sheep industry Jan. 7 during SDSU Jackrabbit basketball game
January 06, 2023
Jackrabbit fans who attend the Jan. 7 South Dakota State University women’s basketball game can also sample lamb and wool products as part of the 31st Annual Lamb Bonanza.

Bon Homme and Charles Mix Counties Welcome New 4-H Youth Program Advisor
December 06, 2022
SDSU Extension is excited to welcome Lesley Rygaard as the new 4-H Youth Program Advisor for Bon Homme and Charles Mix counties.

Fifty-six 4-H Members Win Premier Exhibitor Awards for 2022
December 02, 2022
Fifty-six South Dakota 4-H members won Premier Exhibitor Awards this year in their respective animal projects.

Register Now for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Training on December 7
November 22, 2022
An environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) will be held Dec. 7 at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.

Walworth County 4-H Welcomes New 4-H Youth Program Advisor
November 15, 2022
Katie Gregg recently joined the South Dakota 4-H team in Walworth County as the 4-H Youth Program Advisor.

Two Master Lamb Producers Recognized at 2022 South Dakota Sheep Growers Association Conference
October 28, 2022
The South Dakota Master Lamb Producers Association recognized sheep producers from Alexandria, South Dakota, and Wessington Springs, South Dakota, during this year’s South Dakota Sheep Growers Annual Convention.