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Southeast Research Farm to host family event
June 17, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the Southeast Research Farm Family Evening for farming enthusiasts of all ages.
SDSU Extension helping cattle producers grow bigger, better beef
May 28, 2025
Warren Rusche would contend that some of the best cattle in North America are born in South Dakota. That gives Rusche and the rest of the applied feedlot research group at SDSU a unique opportunity, and they are making the most of it.
Pre-conference speakers join 2025 Siouxland Feedlot Forum
May 28, 2025
A pre-conference program and reception have been added to the 2025 Siouxland Feedlot Forum on June 16-17, 2025, in Sioux Falls, and registration is still available.
SDSU Extension helps producers navigate precision ag
May 28, 2025
Precision agriculture practices are growing as technology continues to evolve, and SDSU Extension is leading the state’s efforts to monitor and understand the role it plays.
SDSU Extension invites operators to CAFO environmental training
May 20, 2025
There will be an environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) on June 25, 2025, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.
Save the date for SDSU Extension Women on the Range grazing workshop July 22-24
May 20, 2025
Women in agriculture are invited to attend the 2025 South Dakota State University Extension Women on the Range Grazing Workshop on July 22–24 at Wedge Tent Ranch near Faith.
Live fire training for landowners planned for May 20
May 19, 2025
There will be a live prescribed fire training for landowners and agency officials on May 20, 2025, in the Animal Science building on the South Dakota State University campus.
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.
SDSU Extension to host Backyard Natural Resources series
May 01, 2025
South Dakota State University is pleased to announce the second year of its virtual Backyard Natural Resources series on May 6, 8, 13 and 15, 2025.
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.
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.
Prescribed fire schools for SD landowners scheduled for March, April
March 24, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is partnering with the South Dakota Grassland Coalition, Natural Resources Conservation Service, The Nature Conservancy, Audubon Great Plains and landowner-led fire cooperatives to host a series of fire training workshops this spring.
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.
SDSU Extension hopes to empower South Dakotans through water use survey
March 18, 2025
Sushant Mehan wants to know what South Dakotans think about water. Mehan, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and South Dakota State University Extension Water Resource Engineer Specialist, is researching water in various ways, including how water affects plant growth and what the future of crop production looks like across the Great Plains as moisture levels fluctuate.
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.