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SDSU Extension helps producers navigate precision ag
May 28, 2025
Precision agriculture practices are growing as technology continues to evolve, and SDSU Extension is leading the state’s efforts to monitor and understand the role it plays.
Director Karla Trautman retires after 37 years with SDSU Extension
May 27, 2025
For Karla Trautman, it has always been about the people. As she prepares to retire after 37 years with SDSU Extension, Trautman said that focus on people has remained constant.
SDSU Extension invites operators to CAFO environmental training
May 20, 2025
There will be an environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) on June 25, 2025, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.
Save the date for SDSU Extension Women on the Range grazing workshop July 22-24
May 20, 2025
Women in agriculture are invited to attend the 2025 South Dakota State University Extension Women on the Range Grazing Workshop on July 22–24 at Wedge Tent Ranch near Faith.
SDSU Extension to host Youth Beef Summit
May 14, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will host a new event for youth age 12-21 to learn about the beef industry.
SDSU Extension helps first responders train for crashes involving livestock
April 30, 2025
The first time Brandon Wingert responded to a vehicle accident involving livestock was in 2017 when a livestock trailer with 99 cattle tipped over. They successfully recovered all but four of the cattle, but Wingert, Hanson County’s sheriff and emergency manager, never forgot the incident.
Registration open for 2025 Siouxland Feedlot Forum
April 28, 2025
Registration is now open for the 2025 Siouxland Feedlot Forum on June 17, 2025, in Sioux Falls.
Watertown entrepreneur wins SDSU Extension business plan contest
March 24, 2025
A Watertown woman won a South Dakota State University Extension Community Vitality business plan contest with her compelling plan for a cancer support group.
SDSU Extension hosting 2025 Swine Summit for youth
March 18, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to host the 2025 South Dakota Swine Summit on June 12, 2025, on the SDSU campus in Brookings.
SDSU Extension welcomes new swine specialist
March 11, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Rafe Royall as a new assistant professor and SDSU Extension Swine Specialist.
SDSU Extension welcomes new swine field specialist
March 11, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Kaylyn Rudy as the new SDSU Extension Swine Field Specialist.
ND author, podcast host to keynote SDSU Extension Energize conference
March 07, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension Community Vitality is pleased to announce North Dakota businesswoman and rural advocate Rebecca Undem as the 2025 Energize conference keynote speaker.
2024 Master Pork Producers announced
February 28, 2025
The 2024 South Dakota Master Pork Producer winners were announced Jan. 15, 2025, during the 56th annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls. Recipients are Brian Mehlhaf, of Madison; Cristina Rocha, Iroquois; and Ross Mencke, Onida.
Midwest animal science meeting to highlight SDSU research
February 18, 2025
This year’s meeting is March 9-12, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska, and will include student competitions, symposiums and presentations highlighting the research students and faculty are conducting.
Registration open for 2025 SowBridge educational series
January 24, 2025
SowBridge is for those who work with sows, boars and piglets, and in swine genetics and reproduction. The 2025 series begins on Feb. 5, and will generally continue on the first Wednesday of the month from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. CST. The fifth session will be on May 28 to avoid conflicts with the World Pork Expo.