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SDSU Extension invites corn farmers to join nitrogen fertilizer trials
February 02, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension and Premier Crop Systems are recruiting corn farmers to participate in nitrogen fertilizer trials.
Let SDSU Extension know how alfalfa insects are affecting you
January 29, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging forage producers to participate in a survey about managing alfalfa insects.
Registration open for 2026 SDSU Extension Master Gardener training
January 29, 2026
Registration is open for the 2026 South Dakota State University Extension Master Gardener training that will be offered from April 1 to July 31, 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 publishes research on native plants for bird habitat
January 06, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension has published new research on native plants that can support birds in the state and region.
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 Crop Hour 2026 webinars start in January
November 24, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension’s Crop Hour webinar series for 2026 will return in January.
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.
Learn about alfalfa weevil at Northern Plains Forage Association annual meeting
November 17, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension encourages producers to attend the Northern Plains Forage Association annual meeting and seminars, which will feature forage-related education and research.
SDSU Extension to host soil health meeting in Freeman
November 12, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will host a Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit meeting on Dec. 9, 2025.
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.
SDSU Extension to host training for DOT pest control applicators
October 08, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will host two recertification trainings in October for two categories of pesticide applicators.
SDSU Extension to host corn disease scouting workshop
September 23, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will host a scouting session for corn diseases confirmed in the state this season.
SDSU Extension welcomes new crop and livestock field specialist
September 12, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Parker Witt as a new Crop and Livestock Field Specialist.
SDSU Extension to host off-season Garden Hour series
September 09, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will continue its popular Garden Hour series during the off-season with webinars every other month.