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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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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.
SDSU Extension programs help producers maintain healthy crops
August 26, 2025
Madalyn Shires puts on a lot of miles in the summer. As an assistant professor and SDSU Extension Plant Pathology Specialist, Shires traverses the state visiting research plots and educating crop producers on that research.