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Aerial view of test plots at the Volga Research Farm.
Jul 29

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Field School

SDSU Extension will host an IPM Field School at the SDSU Volga Research Farm (21200-, 21298 464th Ave., Volga, SD 57071) on Wednesday, July 29, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A large moth with black and orange striped wings resting on a black light box.
Jul 23

Moth Walk @ McCrory Gardens

SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens will host a moth walk to kick off National Moth Week on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. CDT at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007).

Green soybeans plants with a light grey background. All soybean plants have purple flowers which indicates the plants have reached reproductive stage 1.

Soybean Plants Are Entering the Reproductive Stage (R1): Last chance to spray select herbicides

The summer solstice roughly marks the date when soybean plants switch from vegetative growth to reproductive growth. An important aspect of the reproductive growth stage is that many herbicides can no longer be applied after plants reach any bloom stage.

mostly black cattle stand around a dugout with water. the grass is green and the sky is blue

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.

Monarch butterfly visiting a blanket flower near a backyard garden.

SDSU Extension to host Greatest Gardens contest

July 08, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension will celebrate gardens of all kinds with its inaugural South Dakota’s Greatest Gardens contest.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Aug 04

Garden Hour

Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.

Ranch family examining a red calving record book near a herd of cattle.

Calving Records 101

Complete and well-maintained calving records provide valuable information that can be used to improve and evaluate operations. Learn some expert tips for getting your records off to a great start this calving season.

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.

Oats growing in a South Dakota field in late July.

Annual Forage Rainfall Index Insurance: A Risk Management Tool for South Dakota Producers

Drought remains a recurring challenge for South Dakota livestock and forage producers. Annual Forage Rainfall Index insurance is one tool that may help reduce the financial risk associated with below-average precipitation.

Two producers observing an in-field cattle watering unit.

Water Monitoring Systems for Livestock

Depending on animal locations, checking water tanks can require hours of labor and significant fuel costs for remote pastures. Water monitoring systems offer producers a convenient way to check the status of the water sources remotely.