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McCrory Gardens Trial Report aids in flower selection
April 30, 2026
The McCrory Gardens Trial Report, issued annually by SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens, helps South Dakotans choose flower varieties that do well in local conditions.
SDSU Extension webinar helps farm families integrate childcare into planning
April 24, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a webinar to help farm families integrate childcare into their overall plans.
New season of SDSU Extension Garden Hour starts May 5
April 23, 2026
The latest season of Garden Hour, South Dakota State University Extension’s popular webinar series for gardeners, will start on May 5, 2026.
SDSU Extension salutes their volunteers during National Volunteer Week
April 22, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is proud to salute its dedicated volunteers during National Volunteer Week on April 19-25, 2026.
SDSU Extension to co-host free virtual series on aging
April 21, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension will host a free webinar series on aging well.
SDSU Extension hosts virtual challenge to encourage physical exercise
April 13, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a seasonal challenge called Spring Into Step to encourage physical activity.
Brookings Master Gardener donating 30 apple trees to local youth
April 07, 2026
A Brookings-area Master Gardener is donating 30 apple trees to local youth for the sixth annual Fruitful Children Project.
SDSU Extension Wisdom Writing workshop returns online in 2026
March 18, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the next online offering of the Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop on March 31, 2026.
SDSU Extension supports childcare access in rural communities
March 16, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension’s efforts to support expanding childcare access in rural communities helped three South Dakota communities in 2024-2025.
Educational high tunnel videos now available from SDSU Extension
March 16, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is continuing its efforts to educate specialty crop producers on high tunnel assembly, management and cropping innovations with a new educational video series.
SDSU provides updated recommendations on soil tarping
March 04, 2026
South Dakota State University has published new recommendations on soil tarping that can help producers manage weeds.
SDSU Extension invites growers to Sioux Falls Organic Conference
February 17, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension and the Southeast Research Farm at SDSU invite farmers to attend the Sioux Falls Organic Conference on March 12.
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 invites corn farmers to join on-farm nitrogen fertilizer trial program
February 06, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension and Premier Crop Systems are recruiting corn farmers to participate in nitrogen fertilizer trials.