4-H Youth Photo Exhibits Featured in 2020 South Dakota 4-H Calendar
November 04, 2019
Photos taken by 40 South Dakota 4-H members from 25 counties will be featured in the 2020 South Dakota 4-H calendar.
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South Dakota State University to Host Third Annual SDSU Swine Day
November 04, 2019
To celebrate the third anniversary of the swine facilities at South Dakota State University, SDSU Swine Day will be held at the McCrory Gardens Visitor Center on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, starting at 9:00 AM CST.
BQA Certification to be Held in Mitchell November 21
October 31, 2019
To help beef producers meet Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification expectations, SDSU Extension will host an in-person BQA certification course on Thursday, November 21, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Technology Center Amphitheater at Mitchell Technical Institute (MTI) in Mitchell. SDSU Extension has collaborated with MTI’s animal science program to offer BQA certification to their students, also offered to the public this year.
“Writing Your Future” Grant Writing Workshop to be held November 14
October 29, 2019
The “Writing Your Future” grant writing workshop will be held Thursday, November 14, at the Hyde County Memorial Auditorium in Highmore. The workshop is designed to assist rural communities in finding funding opportunities and will be co-hosted by SDSU Extension and Highmore Civic and Commerce.
Beef Quality Assurance Transportation Certification needed to deliver cattle
October 29, 2019
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Transportation is the latest certification needed for beef cattle haulers and producers who deliver cattle to major packing plants.
I-29 Moo University to Host Dairy Field Days in November
October 28, 2019
The I-29 Moo University will be hosting dairy field days on Wednesday, Nov. 13 and Wednesday, Nov. 20. The field days will begin at 12:30 p.m. CST and end at 3:30 p.m. The field days are a collaboration of South Dakota State University, University of Minnesota, Iowa State University, North Dakota State University, and University of Nebraska Extension Services, Iowa State Dairy Association, South Dakota Dairy Producers Association, Nebraska State Dairy Association and the Minnesota Milk Producers Association.
I-29 Moo University to Offer California Dairy Tours and World Ag Expo trip
October 28, 2019
The I-29 Moo University will be hosting a California Dairy Tours and World Ag Expo Trip in the Fresno and Tulare, California areas Feb. 9-13, 2020. This tour is open to dairy producers and agri-business personnel.
2019 South Dakota Master Lamb Producers Association Award Winners Announced
October 22, 2019
Three families were named as 2019 South Dakota Master Lamb Producers during the South Dakota Master Lamb Producers Association awards program luncheon on September 28 in Spearfish. The luncheon took place as part of the 82nd Annual South Dakota Sheep Growers Association convention.
Aurora County 4-H Hosts Progressive Ag Safety Day
October 17, 2019
Aurora County held their first-ever Progressive Ag Safety Day on Sept. 19, at the Aurora County 4-H grounds under the guidance of Audra Scheel, SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Program Advisor.
SDSU Extension Joins Forces to Address Brain Aging Myths
October 15, 2019
In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, SDSU Extension and University of Illinois Extension will host a webinar titled “Senior Moments and Other Misnomers About the Aging Brain” on Friday, November 8 at 11:00 a.m. MST/Noon CDT.
SDSU Extension welcomes Dr. Timothy Tanner as 4-H Youth Development Program Director
October 15, 2019
Timothy Tanner recently began his position with SDSU Extension serving as the State 4-H Youth Development Program Director.
4-H Member Recalls Life Lessons Gained from Showing Livestock
October 11, 2019
4-H has been a huge part of Talli Heim’s life ever since she showed her first market steer.
Moisture is Critical When Harvesting Silage During a Wet Year
October 09, 2019
With many flooded and saturated fields in South Dakota this fall, harvesting silage before corn dries past desired moisture levels or frost occurs may be a challenge for some producers.
Calf Value Discovery Program Registration Open
October 07, 2019
The SDSU Extension Calf Value Discovery Program allows cow/calf operators to gain valuable feedback to help them improve management decisions that impact the financial bottom-line.
Fall Lawn Weed Control
October 02, 2019
Fall is the time to control tough perennial broadleaf lawn weeds. Good moisture in most places in August helped contribute to significant fall growth of perennial weeds.