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Banded Sunflower Moth

Factsheet on the identification, lifecycle, scouting and economic impact of the Banded Sunflower Moth.

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Hauling Water to Cows: When water is not everywhere

When drought hits, water failing to fall from the sky is not the only place water is missing. Dugouts, ponds, and creeks also dry up quickly, and the need to haul water may exist to keep cattle grazing.

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Redefining Strength: Men’s Mental Health Matters

Changing the way in which we define strength can challenge the stigma around men’s mental health. Creating a culture where mental health conversations are normalized for everyone is key to accomplishing this.

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Changes to Federal Student Loan Repayment Plans

Beginning July 1, 2026, major changes will take effect for federal student loan repayment options. These changes apply to Direct Loans and PLUS Loans and will vary depending on a borrower’s loan type, whether they consolidate, and whether they take out new loans after July 1, 2026.

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Sunflower & Oilseeds

There are times when sunflower producers need unbiased answers. That’s what we are here for.

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Drought Emergency Order Provides Flexibility for Forage Transportation

The recent extension of the State of South Dakota’s Drought Emergency Executive Order will provide livestock producers with flexibility to transport harvested forage. The order allows qualifying producers and commercial haulers to continue transporting oversized loads of baled livestock feed under emergency permitting provisions.

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South Dakota 4-H Premier Exhibitor Contests

Overview of the South Dakota 4-H Premier Exhibitor contests and scoring matrices.

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Straw Itch Mites

Factsheet on the lifecycle, identification, human impact, veterinary significance and management of straw itch mites.

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Oct 24

Sheep Shearing School

SDSU Extension will host a sheep shearing school for anyone wanting to learn how to shear a sheep from professional sheep shearers, from October 24-26 at the SDSU Sheep Research and Teaching Unit (3729 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57007).

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Designing a Grazing Plan That Guides Decisions

A factsheet to help you build an effective grazing plan.