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SDSU Extension welcomes new nutrition field specialist

June 04, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Megan Block as a new nutrition field specialist.

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Organize this! Legal and Financial Must-Haves

A fiduciary is a person with legal authority to act on your behalf in a variety of situations (health care, financial, guardianship, executor, trustee, etc.). Organization is the key to ensuring your fiduciary knows what to do and when.

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Garden Hour

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

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Jun 19

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training @ Sioux Falls

A Beef Quality Assurance training will be held on June 19 from 2:30-4:45 p.m. for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

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Beef Quality Assurance

South Dakota producers have the option to receive beef quality assurance (BQA) certification.

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Large Pea Aphids Detected in South Dakota Alfalfa

Pea aphids are a common pest of alfalfa in South Dakota, and large populations have been detected again in 2026. When large populations are present, their feeding can cause the alfalfa fields to take on a “golden” color.

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SDSU Extension launches ‘605 Igniting Change’ health campaign

June 05, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is launching “605 Igniting Change,” a statewide campaign in recognition of Chronic Disease Day on July 10, 2026, and South Dakota’s proclamation of July as Chronic Disease Awareness Month.

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Jun 17

Drought Meeting

SDSU Extension will host drought meetings from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT/9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MT on June 17 in Hot Springs, Winner and Yankton.

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SDSU Extension invites public to free Winter Wheat field tours

June 04, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension invites all wheat producers, agronomists and agricultural professionals to attend the upcoming Winter Wheat Variety Tours on June 9, 2026.

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Organize this! Facilitator Training and Certification

Organize this! facilitators guide participants through the program while creating a supportive and educational environment. Training ensures that facilitators have the knowledge needed to facilitate the program.