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View of pasture and cropland conditions at the Pierre, SD mesonet station.

Drought Update: Mid-June 2026

According to the June 11, 2026 U.S. Drought Monitor, 53% of South Dakota is currently in drought. These conditions are strongest primarily in the southern half of the state, impacting approximately 623,996 residents, or roughly two-thirds of the state’s population, highlighting the ongoing and expanding impact of drought across South Dakota.

Aerial view of the SDSU Southeast Research Farm.
Sep 10

Southeast Research Farm Fall Field Day

SDSU Extension, the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at SDSU and the Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm Corporation will host the Southeast Research Farm fall field day on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CDT.

Research plots at the SDSU West River Research Farm.
Sep 09

West River Research Farm Field Day

Attend the West River Research Farm field day on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. MT at the SDSU West River Research Farm near Sturgis, South Dakota (13370 Alkali Road, Sturgis, SD 57785).

Producer loading pesticide into a sprayer tank.
Aug 25

2026 North Central AAPSE Pesticide Meeting

Join colleagues from across the region for the North Central AAPSE Pesticide Meeting from August 25-27.

Home canning supplies and canned vegetables arranged on a countertop.

Master Food Preserver Volunteer Program

If you enjoy preserving food, volunteering and helping your community, SDSU Extension's Master Food Preserver volunteer program may be for you!

SDSU Extension Early Childhood Field Specialist Audrey Rider reading a book to a group of four children.

Children

Nationally, more than 60 percent of households are dual income, resulting in an increased need for early childhood education programming.

A husband and wife displaying fresh produce at a farmer's market stand.

Local Foods

Local Foods can help strengthen a community by stimulating the local economy and creating local entrepreneurial opportunities.

stack of coins with faded chart lines showing in the foreground

South Dakota Agricultural Land Market Trends

The 2026 South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension Farm Real Estate Market Survey is the 36th annual survey of agricultural land values and cash rental rates by land use and quality in different regions of South Dakota.

a while dog sitting in a field with sheep.

Livestock Guardian Dogs That Work: Practical Tips Backed by Producers and Science

Livestock Guard Dogs are indispensable partners in predator protection for sheep and other livestock.

Group of children eating fresh vegetables
Sep 14

South Dakota Crunch Off

The South Dakota Crunch Off is an annual statewide celebration of local foods and farm-to-school efforts.