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All American Sheep Day showcases sheep industry during Black Hills Stock Show
January 27, 2023
To showcase South Dakota’s long history and continuing tradition of sheep production, SDSU Extension, the Black Hills Stock Show and sheep industry partners will again host All American Sheep Day on Jan. 30 at the James Kjerstad Event Center at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City.
New Forage Association to Host Kick-Off Meeting in January
January 25, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is proud to announce that the newly formed Northern Plains Forage Association will hold its first formal meeting this month during the Sioux Falls Farm Show.
SDSU Extension to kick off Crop Hour webinar series in January
January 23, 2023
Starting Jan. 24, crop producers can hop online from 10 to 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday through Thursday to hear the latest information in crop management and agronomic research from SDSU Extension.
Register now for 2023-2024 SowBridge Educational Series
January 17, 2023
Registration is now open for SowBridge, a series for those who work with sows, boars and piglets, and in swine genetic and reproductive areas.
SDSU Extension launches new virtual vegetable production training series
January 13, 2023
The South Dakota Virtual Vegetable Short Course is a four-part educational series geared toward commercial specialty crop farmers, gardeners and Master Gardeners. Nonprofits, business partners and members of the general public are also welcome to attend.
SDSU Extension hosts swine transporter, producer training during 2023 Pork Congress
January 09, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will help swine producers, transporters and handlers update their Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus and Transportation Quality Assurance (TQA) training at the South Dakota Pork Producers Congress in Sioux Falls on Jan. 11, 2023.
Lamb Bonanza to showcase sheep industry Jan. 7 during SDSU Jackrabbit basketball game
January 06, 2023
Jackrabbit fans who attend the Jan. 7 South Dakota State University women’s basketball game can also sample lamb and wool products as part of the 31st Annual Lamb Bonanza.
SDSU Extension Welcomes New Plant Pathology Specialist
November 23, 2022
SDSU Extension welcomes Madalyn Shires as an assistant professor in the Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science and SDSU Extension Plant Pathology Specialist.
Register Now for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Training on December 7
November 22, 2022
An environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) will be held Dec. 7 at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.
Register Now for SDSU Extension Soil Management Workshop
November 22, 2022
This year’s Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit program is Dec. 2 at the NFAA Yankton Archery Complex Community Center in Yankton.
Two Master Lamb Producers Recognized at 2022 South Dakota Sheep Growers Association Conference
October 28, 2022
The South Dakota Master Lamb Producers Association recognized sheep producers from Alexandria, South Dakota, and Wessington Springs, South Dakota, during this year’s South Dakota Sheep Growers Annual Convention.
SDSU Extension to Host Swine Day Event
October 24, 2022
SDSU Extension will host a Swine Day event to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the SDSU Swine Education and Research Facility. The event will be held at McCrory Gardens on Tuesday, Nov. 1, starting at 9:00 a.m. CDT.
SDSU Department of Animal Science Welcomes New Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Beef Reproductive Physiology Specialist
October 14, 2022
Jessica Drum, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Beef Reproductive Physiology Specialist, will focus on reproduction research within the beef cattle industry and share her knowledge through SDSU Extension programs and teaching.
SDSU Extension to Host 2022 Specialty Crop Field Day
September 13, 2022
SDSU Extension will host the 2022 Specialty Crop Field Day on Thursday, September 15, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CDT in Brookings, South Dakota.
SDSU Extension 33rd Annual Winter Wheat Meeting To Be Held August 24
August 19, 2022
SDSU Extension, in collaboration with the Jones County Crop Improvement Association, will host the 33rd Annual Winter Wheat Meeting in Draper, South Dakota, on August 24 at 6:30 p.m. CDT.