Search

herd of beef cattle grazing in a pasture

Beef

Home to more than 1 million head of cattle, South Dakota’s producers can rely on SDSU Extension for research-based information, best management practices and resources to support healthy and profitable herds.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Jun 23

Garden Hour

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

A group of people sitting on a trailer at a plot tour
Jul 07

Southeast Research Farm Field Day and Family Evening

Attend the Southeast Research Farm field day and family evening on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Southeast Research Farm (29974 University Road, Beresford, SD 57004).

Black cattle equipped with virtual fencing collars grazing rangeland.
Jun 25

Tri-State Beef Technology Series @ Sanborn, IA

SDSU Extension, ISU Extension, and UNL Extension will host a beef technology series on June 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CDT.

Petunia plant with deep purple flowers.

Annuals

Grow seeds and transplants that provide beautiful blooms all summer long.

Light-purple Jacob’s Ladder flowers.

Perennials

Enjoy plants that show up in your garden each season without being replanted each spring.

Benary’s Giant Purple flower growing in trial plot.

Cut Flowers

Learn more about growing and caring for flowers from the garden to the vase.

Several Hosta shoots ready for division.

Dividing Perennials in the Fall

Dividing overcrowded perennial plants in your landscape can help ensure a long and healthy plant life. Learn which plants benefit from fall division and view a step-by-step guide for getting started!

Day lilies in bloom.

Daylily: A Summer Showstopper

Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are one of America’s favorite flowers with good reason. They are easy to grow and adaptable to just about any garden location. Learn how to select, grow and care for them in your garden!

Veronica hybrid in bloom.

Veronicas Add Variety to Your Perennial Garden

Veronicas offer gardeners a wide array of perennial plants to work into many different landscaping niches in the garden. Many are hardy in South Dakota, withstanding our cold winters as well as heat and drought.