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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 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 to discuss estate planning at Sustaining the Legacy conferences
February 06, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension will continue to assist farmers and ranchers with estate and farm transition planning through its final Sustaining the Legacy conference in 2026.
SDSU Extension co-hosting Cattlemen’s Education Day
February 03, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension, in partnership with the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association, is hosting Cattlemen’s Education Day on Feb. 19, 2026.
Registration open for 2026-2027 SowBridge educational webinars
January 27, 2026
Registration is open for the 2026-2027 educational SowBridge webinar series, which starts on Feb. 4, 2026.
35 years of the SDSU Extension Farm Real Estate Market Survey
January 09, 2026
When Larry Janssen learned that one of his most frequently used land sales databases was no longer available, the South Dakota State University Professor Emeritus of Economics and his colleague, Burton Pflueger, former SDSU Extension economist, launched their own survey in 1991.
SDSU Extension to host cow/calf calving camp
December 11, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting interactive Cow/Calf Calving Camps for cattle producers.
SDSU Extension welcomes new program manager for urban development
December 02, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Paul Rann as the new Program Manager for Urban Economic Development within the Ness School of Management of Economics.
SDSU Extension to host virtual Annie’s Project event
November 21, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is inviting everyone to attend its virtual Annie’s Project workshops in January and February.
SDSU Extension invites operators to CAFO environmental training
November 14, 2025
There will be an environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) on Dec. 3, 2025, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.
SDSU Extension to host ag cybersecurity workshop
November 03, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will host an agriculture cybersecurity workshop and public seminar to highlight results from three collaborative research projects between SDSU and Dakota State University.
Three outstanding operations receive SD Master Lamb Producer Awards
October 30, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Master Lamb Producer Awards.
Register now for 2025 Swine Day with SDSU Extension
October 17, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension invites swine producers and industry members to attend SDSU Swine Day on Nov. 4, 2025, in Brookings.