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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.
SDSU Extension helps agritourism producers promote their strengths
January 09, 2026
In 2019, Good Earth Farm owners Nancy and Jeff Kirstein had to make a decision. The barn on their Lennox-based property, originally constructed in 1897, needed attention.
SDSU Extension encourages participation in Nebraska Extension Calving College
January 07, 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 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 Community Vitality Field Specialist
November 24, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Dacia Hilkemeier as a new Community Vitality Field Specialist.
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.
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.
SDSU Extension Announces Interim Leadership Roles
September 24, 2025
The South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences has announced interim roles for several SDSU Extension leadership positions.
Rook named 2025 Friend of the Beef Industry
September 15, 2025
Michelle Rook has been named the 2025 Recipient of the South Dakota State University Friend of the Beef Industry award for her contributions to the South Dakota beef industry.
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 co-hosting 2025 South Dakota Local Foods Conference
September 09, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to partner with Dakota Rural Action, the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition, McCrory Gardens at SDSU and members of the South Dakota Local Foods Coalition to present the 2025 Local Foods Conference.
SDSU Extension to host Sheep Shearing School
August 26, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will teach the skill of sheep shearing to current and prospective producers this fall.
Applications open for SDSU Extension Elevate Ewe program
August 22, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is inviting beginning sheep producers to apply to the 2024-2025 Elevate Ewe program.