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Next 'Notes from the Field' Webinar to be held June 4
June 01, 2021
South Dakota growers and agribusiness professionals are invited to join soybean research and Extension specialists from land-grant universities across the country as they host the monthly webinar series, "Science for Success: Notes from the Field."
'Good, Bad and Invasive Plant Tour' set for June 3
May 28, 2021
This year's tour will take place on June 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CST) at Sica Hollow State Park near Sisseton.
SDSU Extension to Host Summer Farm Stress Series
May 24, 2021
South Dakota State University Extension is launching additional virtual farm stress workshops to promote mental health awareness from May throughout the summer.
SDSU Extension to host Wheat Walks in June
May 13, 2021
The 2021 Wheat Walks are slated for June 2 and 3 and will be held near Pierre, Clark and Mount Vernon.
Registration Open for Mineral Nutrition for the Beef Cow Herd
May 10, 2021
To date, the Mineral Nutrition for the Beef Cow Herd series has drawn participants from 79 operations, plus 22 industry and Extension personnel from South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado and Illinois.
Rangeland and Soils Days set for June 2 in Murdo, Redfield
May 06, 2021
The event will focus solely on the Go-Getter (14-to-18-year-old) division. The Go-Getters will judge habitat suitability for cattle and grouse, in addition to plant identification and morphology.
SDSU Extension to Resume Drought Hour in May
April 29, 2021
According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, nearly 95% of South Dakota is in some level of drought, including 19.42% that is classified as Extreme Drought (D3) in the north central region.
South Dakota 4-H Launches Outdoor OWLS Program
April 29, 2021
South Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota 4-H have unveiled a brand new, yearlong program for youth interested in outdoor education and natural resources.
Sioux Falls to Host Emerald Ash Borer Tree Injection Workshop
April 21, 2021
As the season for emerald ash borer treatments nears in South Dakota, state forestry experts want applicators in the Sioux Falls area to be prepared.
Lemmon Extension Center Moves, Adds Range Field Specialist
April 20, 2021
SDSU Extension's Lemmon Regional Center has recently relocated to a larger, more-accessible facility, while also welcoming a new addition to the team.
SDSU Extension Hosts Youth AI Day Camp in Grant County
April 13, 2021
Twenty-one South Dakota 4-H youth involved in the beef project area traveled to Milbank to participate in the SDSU Extension Youth AI Day Camp held March 20.
South Dakota Range Camp Set for June 29–July 1
April 12, 2021
SDSU Extension is partnering with staff from the United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Natural Resources Conservation Service to provide a three-day event, the South Dakota Natural Resource Professionals Range Camp.
SDSU Extension Addresses Vaccine Safety with Dairy Workforce
April 07, 2021
Dr. Maristela Rovai, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Dairy Specialist, has received federal funding from the High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety to help boost COVID-19 vaccination efforts among South Dakota’s dairy industry workforce.
SDSU Extension Launches Drought Hour Webinar Series April 12
April 06, 2021
SDSU Extension’s Drought Hour webinar series will provide the latest climate outlook, market insights and proactive moisture management planning for farms, ranches and properties of all sizes.
Drought Conditions Continue to Deteriorate Across South Dakota
April 06, 2021
South Dakotans’ apprehension of an impending drought has been growing.