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Summer 2020 Climate & Drought Outlook
August 12, 2020
With alternating cool and warm weather patterns throughout the last few months and the summer season ahead, temperature continues to be a challenge for climate forecasters in South Dakota.
Being Proactive and Prepared During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Tips for South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers
August 10, 2020
Are you prepared to be gone from your operation for a month?
UPDATE: The Environmental Protection Agency Provides Further Guidance Regarding the Previous Suspension of All Sales and Application of Dicamba Products
June 10, 2020
On June 3, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a decision to vacate the registration of three dicamba products including Xtendimax, Engenia, and FeXapan for over the top use on soybeans.
South Dakota Department of Agriculture Suspends All Sales and Application of Dicamba Product
June 08, 2020
On June 3, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a decision to vacate the registration of three Dicamba products including Xtendimax, Engenia, and FeXapan for over the top use on soybeans.
SDSU Extension Provides Leafy Spurge and Noxious Weed Management Recommendations
May 22, 2020
One of the many challenges producers face each year is weed control. Leafy spurge, in particular, can be difficult to manage.
Changes in Pesticide Applicator Certification During COVID-19
April 27, 2020
Due to office closures as a result of COVID-19, commercial pesticide applicator testing is currently unavailable at the SDSU Extension Regional Centers and county offices.
South Dakota 4-H Hosts Inaugural Capitol Day Event
April 03, 2020
More than 160 4-H members and supporters from across South Dakota joined together for the inaugural South Dakota 4-H Capitol Day in Pierre on January 15.
South Dakota State 4-H Ambassadors Attend National 4-H Summit on Healthy Living and 4-H Healthy Habits Conference
March 23, 2020
Three South Dakota State 4-H Ambassadors joined other teen leaders from across the country at the 4-H Healthy Habits Conference and National 4-H Summit on Healthy Living to learn how to be advocates for promoting healthy lifestyle choices in their communities.
South Dakota 4-H Members Participate in Western National Roundup
February 07, 2020
Members of South Dakota 4-H attended the Western National Roundup January 8-12, 2020, in Denver, Colorado.
South Dakota 4-H Launches Teens for Jeans Service Project
January 27, 2020
South Dakota 4-H has launched Teens for Jeans, the 2019-20 statewide community service project.
South Dakota State 4-H Ambassadors Attend National 4-H Youth Agri-Science Summit
January 24, 2020
Hands-on learning experience prepared youth to develop an action plan to address local agri-science challenges.
South Dakota 4-H Members Compete in Livestock Judging Contest at 2019 North American International Livestock Exposition
January 13, 2020
South Dakota 4-H youth from Clark, Deuel and McCook counties competed in the 2019 National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest held on Nov. 19, 2019, in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky.