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Setting Stocking Rates With Flexibility in Mind: A decision framework for uncertain years

Setting stocking rates during years when moisture is unpredictable does not require perfect information. It requires a framework that protects both your land and your options.

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4-H Camps

SDSU Extension 4-H hosts multiple different sessions of camp each summer, usually in early to mid-June.

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Keep Your Pastures Guessing: Why predictable grazing is costing you

Your cattle don't care which pasture they're in. Your pastures, on the other hand, care enormously. Give them something to work with, and keep them guessing.

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South Dakota 4-H Animal Ownership and Identification Guide

View guidelines for South Dakota 4-H animal ownership and identification.

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4-H Family and Consumer Sciences Skill-A-Thon

View Family and Consumer Sciences Skill-A-Thon contestant resources.

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Brookings Master Gardener donating 30 apple trees to local youth

May 19, 2026

A Brookings-area Master Gardener is donating 30 apple trees to local youth for the sixth annual Fruitful Children Project.

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SDSU Extension offers popular Aging Well recordings for limited time

May 19, 2026

Families seeking educational resources on aging can now benefit from viewing the popular Aging Well series online.

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Managing the Cow Herd Through Drought

Drought remains one of the most persistent and difficult challenges facing cattle producers. Managing a cow herd under drought conditions requires balancing short-term survival with long-term productivity.

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My child doesn’t do sports. How can I help them be more active?

Some children love sports, while others thrive being active in other ways. By keeping movement fun and pressure-free, you can help your child build healthy habits that support their well-being for years to come.

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Grain Storage Calculator

An Excel based spreadsheet for corn, soybean, spring and winter wheat producers.