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SDSU Extension 4-H recognizes 2024 Premier Exhibitor awards
November 04, 2024
Sixty 4-H members are being recognized for their hard work and accomplishments in the 4-H animal project areas with the Premier Exhibitor Award. The award is divided into four categories: large animal (beef, sheep, swine, meat goat); small animal/dairy (poultry, rabbit, dairy goat and dairy cattle); horse; and dog.
SDSU Extension 4-H members earn high marks at national contests
April 01, 2025
SDSU Extension 4-H members continued to shine at national livestock contests in 2024-2025, including a third-place finish for the hippology team.
Beef Quality Assurance
South Dakota producers have the option to receive beef quality assurance (BQA) certification.
Commercial Applicator Training @ Sioux Falls Ag Expo
SDSU Extension will host commercial applicator training during the Sioux Falls Ag Expo at the Sioux Falls Convention Center (1201 N W Ave, Sioux Falls SD 57104) on January 15, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST.
Commercial Applicator Training @ Rapid City
SDSU Extension will host commercial applicator training in Rapid City at the DoubleTree by Hilton (505 N 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701) on January 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MT.
Commercial Applicator Training @ Mitchell
SDSU Extension will host commercial applicator training in Mitchell at the Highland Conference Center (2000 Highland Way, Mitchell, SD 57301) on January 29, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST.
Commercial Applicator Training @ Aberdeen
SDSU Extension will host commercial applicator training in Aberdeen at the Dakota Event Center (720 Lamont St S, Aberdeen, SD 57401) on February 3, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST.
Commercial Applicator Training @ Brookings
SDSU Extension will host commercial applicator training in Brookings at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57006) on February 5, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST.
Commercial Ornamental/Turf Applicator Training @ Sioux Falls
SDSU Extension will host ornamental and turf commercial applicator training in Sioux Falls at the Best Western Plus Ramkota (3200 W Maple St, Sioux Falls, SD 57107) on February 12, 2026. CST.
Commercial Aerial Applicator Training @ Tri-State Aerial Applicators Convention
SDSU Extension, NDSU Extension, and UMN Extension will host a joint aerial commercial applicator training on February 19, 2026, from 11:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. CST in conjunction with the Tri-State Aerial Applicators Convention, which will be held at The Delta Hotel in the Symphony Hall (1635 42nd St SW, Fargo, ND 58103).