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SDSU Extension beefSD Team Awarded $600,000 Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Grant
November 13, 2020
On September 24, the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced grant investments of more than $53 million across three unique programs for U.S. farmers, ranchers and military veterans to support American agriculture.
SDSU Extension to Host Sustaining the Legacy Virtual Conference
November 13, 2020
SDSU Extension will host a Sustaining the Legacy virtual conference on December 2, 9 and 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. CST each evening.
SDSU Extension Professionals Honored for Accomplishments
November 10, 2020
SDSU Extension professionals were recognized for a variety of achievements at the annual Fall Conference held virtually October 28-29.
South Dakota State University to Host Fourth Annual SDSU Swine Day
October 26, 2020
This year’s SDSU Swine Day will be held at Wilbert Square Event Center (931 25th Ave.) in Brookings, on Nov. 3, beginning at 9 a.m. CST.
SDSU Extension Seeks Information About Cow Death Losses Across South Dakota
October 16, 2020
A group of SDSU Extension professionals and veterinarians is seeking information on beef cow death losses occurring now through calving season.
SDSU Extension Opens Registration for 2020-2021 Calf Value Discovery Program
October 14, 2020
SDSU Extension Opens Registration for 2020-2021 Calf Value Discovery Program
SDSU Extension to Host Cattle AI Schools in Philip and Brookings in November
October 01, 2020
SDSU Extension is hosting cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School in Philip and Brookings this fall.
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?
Sign Up Available for Virtual Feedlot Short Course, July 16
August 10, 2020
SDSU Extension will be hosting a seven-week virtual Feedlot Short Course beginning on July 16. The program is scheduled to run each Thursday from July 16 through August 27, at 12:30 p.m. CDT.
SDSU Extension Accepting Applications for beefSD
August 10, 2020
SDSU Extension is now accepting applications for class 5 of beefSD.
Virtual Feedlot Shortcourse to Begin July 16
August 10, 2020
SDSU Extension will commence its seven-week virtual feedlot shortcourse starting on July 16. The program is scheduled to run each Thursday at 12:30 p.m. CDT from July 16 through August 27.
SDSU Extension to Address Economic and Marketing Issues in Crop and Livestock Production During Ag Economic Dialogue Series
August 06, 2020
SDSU Extension will host monthly Ag Economic Dialogues throughout 2020 to assist farmers and ranchers in making the best and most profitable decisions for their operations.
SDSU Extension to Hold Workshops for Beginning Farmers/Ranchers Looking for Land
August 04, 2020
SDSU Extension will host Farmland for the Next Generation, an eight-week virtual workshop series, beginning August 31.
South Dakota Small Business Basics Program Participant Earns Award in Business Plan Contest
July 14, 2020
Heather Solberg of Volga has been awarded $500 to put toward a business plan concept she developed while participating in the Small Business Basics program coordinated by SDSU Extension.