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Bringing happy, healthy bison back to the Great Plains

January 17, 2025

There are approximately 400,000 bison across North America, down from 30 to 60 million prior to the 1860s. South Dakota has the largest bison population in the U.S. with nearly 40,000, and Martin hopes to see it keep rising.

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SDSU Extension adds to food safety testing services

January 17, 2025

SDSU Extension has added a new food safety testing service that allows canning enthusiasts to make sure their favorite recipes are safe.

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Energize conference inspires small SD communities

January 17, 2025

Hosted in a different South Dakota town of 5,000 or fewer people each year, Energize is an opportunity for community and business leaders to gather, gain new perspectives and share ideas about revitalizing rural communities.

Two pastures side-by-side. The left has minimal snow capture due to reduced plant residue. The right has ample snow capture throughout due to increased plant residue.

Winter Pasture Report: What’s your plan for spring?

Widespread drought conditions persist across the upper Great Plains into the beginning of 2025. During drought conditions, it is extremely important for producers to regularly assess precipitation and forage resources so they can manage livestock accordingly.

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STEM Learning: Tips to Let Kids Tinker and Build

Tinkering, or the playful, open-ended exploration of materials without a specific end goal, is an important part of STEM learning. It involves problem solving, creativity, hands-on learning, and more.

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Why and How to Freeze Your Credit

A credit or security freeze prevents creditors from accessing your credit file and prevents others from opening an account in your name. Consumers can freeze and unfreeze their credit records for free by working with the three nationwide reporting companies.

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Cat Death Losses Due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in South Dakota

Veterinarians and laboratory diagnosticians are fielding reports of death losses in cat populations linked to avian influenza infections.

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A Guide to South Dakota's Rangeland and Soils Days

Fact sheet to provide an overview of the South Dakota Rangeland and Soils Days program.

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South Dakota Virtual Vegetable Short Course

The goal of the vegetable short course is to empower South Dakota vegetable producers to improve and expand their operations.

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No One is Never a Leader

Leadership isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept. Whether you're managing a project, organizing a community event, leading a team at work, or planning something with your family, there are many ways to approach leadership.