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SDSU Extension 4-H professionals recognized at national conference
December 05, 2023
SDSU Extension 4-H professionals were recognized for their contributions to South Dakota youth at the 2023 National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals conference.

SDSU Extension presents staff and faculty awards during 2023 Fall Conference
December 01, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension recognized staff and faculty members for achievements in service and educational programming at its annual Fall Conference Sept. 26-28, 2023, at the Ramkota Conference Center in Pierre, South Dakota.

SDSU Extension welcomes new water specialist
November 28, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Sushant Mehan as a new Water Resource Engineer Specialist and assistant professor.

SDSU Extension expands Garden Hotline availability
November 28, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension has added a new year-round Garden Hotline for South Dakota residents with garden, lawn or yard questions.

Register now for Dec. 6 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations training
November 13, 2023
There will be an environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) on Dec. 6, 2023, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.

SDSU Extension precision livestock field day canceled
December 04, 2023
The Precision Livestock Management Field Day in Brookings has been canceled.

SDSU Extension hires new farm and food systems specialist
November 09, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Sarah Sellars as a new Specialist in Sustainable Farm and Food Systems.

SDSU Extension welcomes new horticulture assistant at McCrory Gardens
November 08, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce Sydney Trio as a new Horticulture Assistant based at McCrory Gardens in Brookings.

SDSU Extension to host soil management conference in December
November 08, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will host the 2023 Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit conference on Dec. 12.

SDSU Extension discusses new Weaned Calf Risk Protection Insurance
November 06, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will discuss the new Weaned Calf Risk Protection Insurance product during its November session of Ag Economic Dialogues.
Northern Plains Forage Association hosting annual meeting in December
November 03, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension encourages producers to attend The Northern Plains Forage Association annual meeting and educational seminars on Dec. 1 in Brandon, South Dakota.

SDSU Extension co-hosting 2023 South Dakota Local Foods Conference
October 30, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to partner with Dakota Rural Action and members of the South Dakota Local Foods Coalition to present the 2023 Local Foods Conference.
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SDSU Extension co-sponsoring Range Beef Cow Symposium for cattle producers
October 27, 2023
Colorado State University’s Department of Animal Sciences will host the 28th Range Beef Cow Symposium on Dec. 13-14 at The Ranch in Loveland, Colorado. There also will be a pre-symposium Beef Quality Assurance training on Dec. 12.

SD DANR receives Friend of SD Association of Agricultural Extension Professionals Award
October 27, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension agricultural professionals presented the 2023 Friend of the South Dakota Association of Agricultural Extension Professionals Award to South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources employees on Sept. 26 in Pierre.

SDSU Extension welcomes new Range Field Specialist
October 24, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Kaylee Wheeler as a new Range Field Specialist. She will be based out of the SDSU Extension Pierre Regional Center.