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SDSU students awarded Master Pork Producers scholarships
February 25, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the five SDSU students who received South Dakota Master Pork Producers Association scholarships on Jan. 14, 2026, during the 57th annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls.
2025 Master Pork Producers announced
February 23, 2026
Four South Dakota pork producers were recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to the state’s swine industry.
SDSU Extension to host Strong Minds, Strong Farms webinar series
February 10, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a series of free health and wellness webinars for anyone involved in agriculture.
SDSU Extension welcomes new forage field specialist
February 10, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Kim Ricardo as a new Forage Field Specialist.
SDSU Extension encourages participation in Nebraska Extension Calving College
February 06, 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 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 to co-host free virtual series on aging
January 26, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension will host a free webinar series on aging well.
SDSU Extension to host Food is Medicine webinar
December 23, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will host a Food is Medicine webinar on Jan. 22, 2026.
SDSU Extension offers many resources in finance, personal wellness
December 18, 2025
As we enter the holiday season, SDSU Extension wants to remind South Dakotans of the many resources available to help people in personal finance, health and wellness.
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 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.
SDSU Extension offers virtual suicide prevention training for farm families
November 05, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is offering virtual suicide prevention training for farm families called Questions, Persuade, Refer (QPR).
Mental health care vouchers available for ag families through SDSU Extension
October 30, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is partnering with Rising Hope Counseling to offer up to five free mental health counseling sessions for farmers and ranchers, their immediate family members, and agribusiness professionals.
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.