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Dance video game on a monitor at the SDSU eSports lounge.

Do Active Video Games Count as Physical Activity for Kids?

Active video games, sometimes called exergames, are marketed as a way to turn screen time into physical activity time. These games can be a good option for increasing activity time in youth, but they have their limits.

a pair of black angus heifers

Heifer Selection Strategies

Producers should consider some common characteristics and questions to help select replacement heifers strategically.

Young woman sitting with a plate of salad in her hands.

Mindful Eating

The practice of mindful eating has been researched and proven as a tool to improve eating behavior, appetite regulation, weight loss, blood sugar control, heart health, binge eating, stress, and responding to hunger and satiety cues.

Cattle eating feed in a feedlot.

Monitoring Nutrient Status of Beef Cows

Managing cows through the winter provides different challenges compared to managing those same cows during the growing season. With snow cover, cows should oftentimes receive supplemental feed to meet nutrient requirements during late gestation and into calving season due to low forage or limited quantity.

A soybean field with green soybeans and patchy yellow areas.

'Science for Success: Notes From the Field' Resumes Aug. 6

July 29, 2021

South Dakota growers and agribusiness professionals are invited to join soybean research and Extension specialists from land-grant universities across the country as they host the webinar series, "Science for Success: Notes From the Field."

In-home dietician and client viewing information on a tablet computer.

Registered Dietitian Vs. Nutritionist: Key Differences and Why They Matter

When scrolling through social media, have you come across individuals calling themselves nutritionists or registered dietitians? While these terms are often used interchangeably, they have distinct meanings and qualifications.

Hand holding Purple Heart, Bronze and National Defense War Medals.

A Glimpse Into Family History Writing

Learn some writing tips for researching family history and genealogy and organizing your findings into compelling stories.

Participants Kari Feldhaus and Kelsy Hokana work together on an educational activity during Annie’s Project in Britton.

SDSU Extension to host virtual Annie’s Project for women in agriculture

December 09, 2024

Annie’s Project is designed to empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks and resources. All are welcome to attend.

Left: Black soil tarp on a research plot. Right: The same research plot uncovered, revealing little-to-no weed pressure.

Early Season Soil Tarping Impacts on Weed Pressure and Onion Yield

Research report on whether soil tarping can reduce weed pressure in onion yields

Black angus cow with newborn calf in an early spring pasture.

Calving Season Considerations

Calving season can be the most enjoyable, yet most-stressful time of the year for some producers. Learn some expert tips for using record keeping to manage your herd through the madness.