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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.

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SDSU Extension welcomes new mental health field specialist

May 09, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Julie Brunskill Nelson as the new Mental Health Field Specialist.

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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.

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Wisdom writing on the road again with SDSU Extension, SD Humanities Council

April 30, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension and the South Dakota Humanities Council are proud to present the second Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Roadshow, a dynamic event series that encourages older people to explore the wisdom they have gained.

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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.

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SDSU Extension hosts spring challenge to encourage physical activity

April 25, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a 2025 seasonal activity challenge called Spring Into Step to encourage physical activity.

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SDSU Extension offers popular Aging Well recordings for limited time

April 04, 2025

Families seeking educational resources on aging can now benefit from viewing the popular Aging Well series online.

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SDSU Extension launching Aging Mastery program for older adults

April 01, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the addition of a new offering for older adults, the Aging Mastery program.

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SDSU Extension welcomes new health/physical activity field specialist

March 18, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Erin Hallenbeck as its new health and physical activity field specialist.

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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.

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SDSU Extension creative writing workshops continue in April

March 18, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension’s online creative writing workshops will continue in April, with a focus on obituary writing.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.