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SDSU Extension welcomes new sheep and goat specialist
July 09, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Ryan Spurling as a new assistant professor and Small Ruminant Production Specialist.
SDSU Extension makes Basis Report available via app
June 24, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce that the SDSU Basis Report web tool is now also available as a mobile app.
SDSU Extension invites public to free spring wheat field tours
June 22, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension invites all wheat producers, agronomists and agricultural professionals to attend the upcoming Spring Wheat Variety Tours on June 29, 2026.
SDSU Extension encourages testing forage nitrate levels
June 11, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging producers to test the nitrate levels in their forages.
SDSU Extension adds staff to 2026 Garden Hotline
June 09, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension has added seasonal staff to serve its Garden Hotline during the 2026 growing season.
SDSU Extension leads the way in precision livestock research and use
June 09, 2026
It may seem like major cities have the advantage on cutting-edge research, but for precision range and livestock research, look to South Dakota. The primary hub of that research is conducted at the Cottonwood Field Station, a 2,640-acre station in western South Dakota’s grasslands.
SDSU provides updated recommendations on soil tarping
June 08, 2026
South Dakota State University has published new recommendations on soil tarping that can help producers manage weeds.
SDSU Extension promotes native plants with events across state
June 05, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce a series of Native Plant Expos across the state this spring.
SDSU Extension invites public to free Winter Wheat field tours
June 04, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension invites all wheat producers, agronomists and agricultural professionals to attend the upcoming Winter Wheat Variety Tours on June 9, 2026.
SDSU Extension hosts drought meetings on June 17
June 04, 2026
SDSU Extension will hold free regional drought meetings on June 17, 2026, in response to current moderate to severe drought conditions affecting agriculture in southern South Dakota.
SDSU Extension welcomes new native plant field specialist
June 02, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Allison Dollen as a new Native Plant Field Specialist.
SDSU Extension provides free livestock water testing
May 28, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging producers to take advantage of its free, on-site livestock water testing services across the state.
SDSU Extension invites operators to June CAFO environmental training
May 22, 2026
There will be an environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) on June 23, 2026, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.
Brookings Master Gardener donating 30 apple trees to local youth
May 19, 2026
A Brookings-area Master Gardener is donating 30 apple trees to local youth for the sixth annual Fruitful Children Project.
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.