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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.

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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.

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Beef Quality Assurance

South Dakota producers have the option to receive beef quality assurance (BQA) certification.

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Jan 05

Virtual Annie’s Project

SDSU Extension will host a Virtual Annie's Project workshop series focusing on women involved in agriculture on January 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2 and 9. Workshops will take place virtually via Zoom from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. CST.

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SDSU Extension to host virtual Annie’s Project event

November 21, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is inviting everyone to attend its virtual Annie’s Project workshops in January and February.

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Beef Cattle Budgets

What does it cost to maintain a cow for the year? This is a common question asked by producers across the nation.

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Feed Nutrient Comparison Calculator

This comparison calculator is designed to assist producers with supplemental feed purchasing decisions for their operation.

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Move the Cows or Move the Feed

This calculator is designed to aid producers making the decision to buy feedstuffs and haul the feed to the operation, or to haul the cattle to the feedstuffs.

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Compensation Calculator

This calculator provides a method for farm families to determine what the full value of the wages/salary and benefits being provided to employees, family and non-family are.

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Dec 13

4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol @ Brookings

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training for the archery, rifle and pistol disciplines on Saturday, December 13, from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Outdoor Adventure Center (2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006).