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Three outstanding operations receive SD Master Lamb Producer Awards

October 30, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Master Lamb Producer Awards.

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Private Applicator Training for Pesticides

Private applicator certification is required before an agricultural producer can purchase or use a restricted use pesticide.

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SDSU Extension to host ag cybersecurity workshop

November 03, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will host an agriculture cybersecurity workshop and public seminar to highlight results from three collaborative research projects between SDSU and Dakota State University.

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Commercial Applicator Training for Pesticides

Those who apply pesticides for hire or as a government employee that applies pesticides while performing work duties, must have a commercial applicator license.

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Nov 21

Ag Economic Dialogues - November

This free, 1-hour webinar was created to assist farmers and ranchers in making the best and most profitable decisions for their operations.

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Dec 18

Looking to Calving Season Cattle HQ Live

Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd.

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Stretch the Grazing Season by Grazing Corn Residue

Grazing corn residue can be an excellent strategy for stretching the grazing season. Learn some expert tips for making the most of corn residue before switching over to the feed tractor in the winter.

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Jan 06

Beef 20/20

SDSU Extension will host a hands-on workshop for cattle industry stakeholders on January 6-8, held in the Animal Science Complex (1097 N Campus Dr., Brookings, SD 57007) on the campus of South Dakota State University.

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Meat

SDSU Extension provides meat resources for producers, processors and consumers.

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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.