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Director Karla Trautman retires after 37 years with SDSU Extension
May 27, 2025
For Karla Trautman, it has always been about the people. As she prepares to retire after 37 years with SDSU Extension, Trautman said that focus on people has remained constant.
SDSU Extension hosts successful Energize conference in Platte
June 03, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension hosted a successful Energize conference in Platte with 150 attendees.
SDSU Extension helps producers navigate precision ag
May 28, 2025
Precision agriculture practices are growing as technology continues to evolve, and SDSU Extension is leading the state’s efforts to monitor and understand the role it plays.
Pre-conference speakers join 2025 Siouxland Feedlot Forum
May 28, 2025
A pre-conference program and reception have been added to the 2025 Siouxland Feedlot Forum on June 16-17, 2025, in Sioux Falls, and registration is still available.
SDSU Extension helping cattle producers grow bigger, better beef
May 28, 2025
Warren Rusche would contend that some of the best cattle in North America are born in South Dakota. That gives Rusche and the rest of the applied feedlot research group at SDSU a unique opportunity, and they are making the most of it.
Red Sunflower Seed Weevils in South Dakota
Fact sheet on red sunflower seed weevils in South Dakota
SDSU Extension Silage/Earlage Calculator
The Silage/Earlage Calculator is designed to help corn and livestock producers answer questions regarding the value of standing fields of corn either as grain, silage and earlage.
Incorporating Sexed Semen into a Commercial Beef Herd
During this episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson explores the opportunity of using sexed semen in a commercial herd by implementing the 60:40 program with Kenny Wells with ABS Global.
Dicamba-Resistant Kochia Can Likely Be Found Across South Dakota
Kochia populations collected across South Dakota have been subjected to an herbicide effectiveness screen, where a treatment of dicamba was applied and some kochia plants exhibited survival and regrowth after treatment.
Fusarium Head Blight Update: May 29, 2025
Fusarium head blight, also known as scab, is a fungal disease that infects wheat heads during flowering. Recent weather conditions across South Dakota have provided the environment needed for Fusarium head blight to begin infection.