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Celebrate Healthy Aging Month in September with SDSU Extension writing workshop
August 05, 2026
The popular Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop will be available in person in three communities during Healthy Aging Month in September.
SDSU Extension provides additional drop boxes for free nitrate testing
July 30, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is providing additional drop-off locations for free nitrate testing to ensure a safe feed supply for livestock as dry conditions linger across much of the state.
SDSU Extension experts to attend 2026 Dakotafest
July 22, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension experts will attend the 2026 Dakotafest trade show in Mitchell, providing educational resources and hands-on activities for a variety of topics.
Registration open for 2026 ‘Purposeful Retirement’ virtual book club
July 13, 2026
Registration is now open for the 2026 Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club, hosted by South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension.
SDSU Extension welcomes new sheep and goat specialist
July 09, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Ryan Spurling as a new assistant professor and Small Ruminant Production Specialist.
SDSU Extension directory of local foods resources helps grow connections across state
June 29, 2026
To continue growing connections across the state, South Dakota State University Extension has compiled and released a directory of organizations supporting South Dakota’s local food network.
SDSU Extension to host virtual Wisdom Writing Workshop in July
June 18, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the next offering of the Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop in July.
SDSU Extension encourages testing forage nitrate levels
June 11, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging producers to test the nitrate levels in their forages.
SDSU Extension leads the way in precision livestock research and use
June 09, 2026
It may seem like major cities have the advantage on cutting-edge research, but for precision range and livestock research, look to South Dakota. The primary hub of that research is conducted at the Cottonwood Field Station, a 2,640-acre station in western South Dakota’s grasslands.
SDSU Extension launches ‘605 Igniting Change’ health campaign
June 05, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is launching “605 Igniting Change,” a statewide campaign in recognition of Chronic Disease Day on July 10, 2026, and South Dakota’s proclamation of July as Chronic Disease Awareness Month.
SDSU Extension hosts drought meetings on June 17
June 04, 2026
SDSU Extension will hold free regional drought meetings on June 17, 2026, in response to current moderate to severe drought conditions affecting agriculture in southern South Dakota.
SDSU Extension welcomes new nutrition field specialist
June 04, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Megan Block as a new nutrition field specialist.
SDSU Extension invites public to join Virtual 5K event
June 02, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is inviting the public to join its virtual 5K, and to register for the 605 Igniting Change event.
SDSU Extension provides free livestock water testing
May 28, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging producers to take advantage of its free, on-site livestock water testing services across the state.
SDSU Extension invites operators to June CAFO environmental training
May 22, 2026
There will be an environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) on June 23, 2026, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.