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Forage

SDSU Extension works with forage producers, providing them with access to quick tests, research-based information, and best management practices to help maximize yields and nutritional quality of forages.

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SDSU Extension to host soil health meeting in Freeman

November 12, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will host a Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit meeting on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Dec 09

Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit Meeting & Southeast Research Farm Annual Business Meeting

The Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit Meeting will be held on December 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Freeman Academy Arboretum (900 Cedar St., Freeman, SD 57029). The Southeast Research Farm Annual Business Meeting will also occur from 12:45-1:00 p.m.

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Nov 18

Community Conversation: Small Business Voices

SDSU Extension and the SDSU Ness School of Management & Economics will host Small Business Voices, a conversation designed to listen, learn, and collaborate, on November 18 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Startup Sioux Falls in the Arc of Dreams Conference Room (100 E 6th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104).

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Tree Pest Alert

From seasonal issues and timely recommendations to disease diagnosis and expert advice, the Tree Pest Alert is a trusted resource for selecting, planting and caring for trees and shrubs all year round.

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4-H Youth Experience in Animal Projects – Purposes

4-H Youth Development must place an importance on developing “youth experience” versus “contest participation and competition."

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State Fair

View schedules, resources and results for the 2025 South Dakota State Fair taking place Aug. 27-Sept. 1 in Huron, South Dakota.

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SDSU Extension welcomes new statewide 4-H Livestock Program Manager

September 11, 2023

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Sami Nordmann as the new statewide 4-H Livestock Program Manager.

SDSU Extension 4-H members win at Western National Roundup

February 29, 2024

It was a strong showing for SDSU Extension 4-H members, including a grand champion finish for Delaney Zoss from Sanborn County, who won the horse division’s individual demonstration for her talk on equine color genetics.