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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.

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SDSU Extension to discuss estate tax at Sustaining the Legacy conferences

December 03, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will continue to assist farmers and ranchers with long-term planning through its Sustaining the Legacy conferences across South Dakota this winter.

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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.

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SDSU Extension hosts Sustaining the Legacy Conferences

November 03, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will continue to assist farmers and ranchers with long-term planning through its Sustaining the Legacy conferences across South Dakota this winter.

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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.

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SDSU Extension hosts Sustaining the Legacy Conferences

October 28, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will continue to assist farmers and ranchers with long-term planning through its Sustaining the Legacy conferences across South Dakota this winter.

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Register now for 2025 Swine Day with SDSU Extension

October 17, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension invites swine producers and industry members to attend SDSU Swine Day on Nov. 4, 2025, in Brookings.

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SDSU Extension offers farm planning programs in Winner

October 15, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will offer additional Whole Farm Planning workshops on Nov. 12 and 19, 2025, in Winner.

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SDSU Extension Announces Interim Leadership Roles

September 24, 2025

The South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences has announced interim roles for several SDSU Extension leadership positions.

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Rook named 2025 Friend of the Beef Industry

September 15, 2025

Michelle Rook has been named the 2025 Recipient of the South Dakota State University Friend of the Beef Industry award for her contributions to the South Dakota beef industry.

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SDSU Extension welcomes new crop and livestock field specialist

September 12, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Parker Witt as a new Crop and Livestock Field Specialist.

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SDSU Extension to host Sheep Shearing School

August 26, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will teach the skill of sheep shearing to current and prospective producers this fall.

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SDSU Extension encourages switching to written land lease agreements when oral leases automatically renew on Sept. 1

August 22, 2025

Oral agricultural land lease agreements automatically renew on Sept. 1, 2025, and South Dakota State University Extension experts strongly encourage transitioning to written lease agreements.

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Applications open for SDSU Extension Elevate Ewe program

August 22, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is inviting beginning sheep producers to apply to the 2024-2025 Elevate Ewe program.

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SDSU Extension beef team members receive training to support cattle producers

August 08, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension beef experts recently completed training that will help them continue to support South Dakota’s cattle producers.