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Now is the Time to Plan for Noxious Weed Control in 2026

Most of South Dakota experienced first frosts that were delayed by at least one month, allowing for noxious weed growth to continue later in the season. Now is the time to plan for noxious weed management tactics.

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Aging Mastery

The Aging Mastery Program offers a framework of creating and fulfilling purposeful retirement by guiding participants toward a healthier lifestyle, stronger social connections and increased civic engagement.

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Matching Winter Forage Supply to Herd Needs

Most operations feed hay based on convenience rather than cow requirements. Feeding the same hay to all cattle throughout the winter may be simple and efficient, but it often leads to overspending, or underfeeding.

Russ Daly, Professor and SDSU Extension Veterinarian, examining young beef cattle in a pen with two students.

Health Considerations for Beef Heifers Transitioning to the Breeding Herd

The length and success of a heifer’s breeding career depends on preventing and managing their health challenges – starting well before they’re even identified as breeding herd candidates.

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Women on the Range

Women on the Range is a program that is open to all. Through hands-on workshops and peer learning, this program empowers landowners, ranchers, and natural resource managers to build confidence and leadership in grazing and land stewardship.

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EnhanceFitness

EnhanceFitness is an evidence-based group exercise and falls prevention program that helps older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and empowered.

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EPA Approves Dicamba for Over-the-Top Applications in Tolerant Soybean in 2026 and 2027

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a limited-time registration of over-the-top use of dicamba on tolerant cotton and soybean for two growing seasons, 2026 and 2027.

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Homeowner’s Insurance: Getting the coverage you need in changing times

Have you noticed more extreme weather events in recent years? Learn how can you protect your home in the event of an unexpected natural disaster through home insurance coverage that fits your family's needs.

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Protest and Grievance Policies

The purpose of this procedure is to promote a prompt and fair process for resolving a prior to show and in-show applicable grievance.

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Diversifying Your Forage Base for Drought Flexibility

While no single strategy eliminates drought risk, diversifying the forage base can offer producers added flexibility by spreading risk across species, planting windows, and rooting depths.