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Sustaining the Legacy @ Rapid City
Join SDSU Extension and industry professionals for a three-day estate planning and farm succession conference on November 6, 13 and 20, 2025, at the SDSU Extension Rapid City Regional Center (711 North Creek Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703). Each day begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m.
Sustaining the Legacy @ Winner
Join SDSU Extension and industry professionals for a three-day estate planning and farm succession conference on December 4, 11 and 18, 2025, at the SDSU Extension Winner Regional Center (325 S. Monroe St., Ste. 125, Winner, SD 57580). Each day begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m.
Sustaining the Legacy @ Mitchell
Join SDSU Extension and industry professionals for a three-day estate planning and farm succession conference on January 8, 15 and 22, 2026, at the SDSU Extension Mitchell Regional Center (1800 E Spruce, Mitchell, SD 57301). Each day begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m.
Sustaining the Legacy @ Aberdeen
Join SDSU Extension and industry professionals for a three-day estate planning and farm succession conference on February 3, 10 and 17, 2026, at SDSU Extension Aberdeen Regional Center (13 2nd Ave. SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401). Each day begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m.
Sustaining the Legacy @ Watertown
Join SDSU Extension and industry professionals for a three-day estate planning and farm succession conference on March 3, 10 and 17, 2026, at SDSU Extension Watertown Regional Center (1910 West Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD 57201). Each day begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m.
Ag Business
Modern agriculture requires savvy financial planning and strategy.
Opportunities for Open Cows
It’s that time of year when driving along the countryside or sitting in the sale barn cows start to show up with an “O” drawn on her side as the Veterinarian called her open on pregnancy check day.
Challenges of Employee Turnover: Product quality and consistency
High employee turnover can lead to inconsistent animal production or potentially lower quality products, both meat and milk. How is this possible? Is it because cattle get accustomed to routines and the people who perform tasks in their home environment?
Advocacy in the Beef Industry
Two speakers at the Range Beef Cow Symposium addressed today’s issue of disconnect between consumers and producers. With the majority of the population being at least three generations removed from the family farm, it is important for farmers and ranchers to tell their story and help the consumer understand how their food is produced.
Buying Bulls With a Plan
Selecting new herd sires is an annual process for beef producers. Learn tips for selecting the correct herd sire for your operation that will progress your operation and improve your cattle.