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Direct Marketing Lamb: Selling to the Ethnic Market

The ethnic market plays a crucial role in the success of the American lamb industry. Learn some keys to success for taking advantage of seasonal demand and price fluctuations in this growing market, including when and where to sell.

A group of black heifer calves in a feedlot.

Using Feedlot Manure as a Crop Nutrient Source

Factsheet that reviews the steps to obtain a manure application rate based on crop need, soil and manure testing.

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State Shooting Sports Records and Past Results

View state match records and an archive of past results for the South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports program.

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Agriculture

Both livestock and crops are essential to South Dakota's agricultural industry.

Aerial view of the SDSU Southeast Research Farm.
Jan 06

Southeast Research Farm Seminars @ Dakota Farm Show

Join SDSU Extension for a series of educational presentations during the Dakota Farm Show from January 6-7, 2026, at the USD DakotaDome (1101 N Dakota St, Vermillion, SD 57069).

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Beef

Home to more than 1 million head of cattle, South Dakota’s producers can rely on SDSU Extension for research-based information, best management practices and resources to support healthy and profitable herds.

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Animal Health & Care

The health and well-being of animals matters to all who care for them.

Red angus cattle gathered in a feedlot in winter.

Livestock

South Dakota is home to a dynamic livestock industry.

Black angus calf standing near a cattle shelter.
Jan 19

Calving College Webinar and Workshop Series

Nebraska Extension in collaboration with SDSU Extension will host a Calving College webinar and workshop series with webinars scheduled January 19, 26 and February 2, followed by an in-person workshop at the Trip County 4-H Center (815 W. 12th St., Winner, SD 57580) on February 10.

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SDSU Extension 4-H awards 2025 shooting sports scholarships

September 16, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the seven recipients of 4-H shooting sports state-level scholarships.