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Flood

View resources to prepare for and recover from flood situations.

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Does Crown Rust in Oats Cause Problems for Livestock?

When wet, cool conditions predominate in the spring, crop producers may have to deal with crown rust in oats. When this crop disease is abundant, questions from livestock producers arise. Could crown rust in oats harm livestock if it’s present on pasture or in hay?

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Bike Safety

View information about the benefits of biking and how to ride safely.

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Livestock

South Dakota is home to a dynamic livestock industry.

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Pasture

Pastures and rangelands are a valuable resource for owners of equine and livestock.

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Applications open for SDSU Extension Elevate Ewe program

August 22, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is inviting beginning sheep producers to apply to the 2024-2025 Elevate Ewe program.

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Registration now open for Purposeful Retirement online book club

August 22, 2025

Registration is open for the Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club, hosted by South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension.

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The Healthy Swine Herd Series

Series of publications to keep your swine herd healthy

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SDSU Extension to host Sheep Shearing School

August 26, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will teach the skill of sheep shearing to current and prospective producers this fall.

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Bought the Bull. Now What?

It is always best to be prepared rather than playing catch up in cattle production, and the addition of a new herd bull is no exception. Learn some expert tips to get new herd bulls off to a great start.