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Cattle HQ

SDSU Extension's beef team provides valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd through the Cattle HQ podcast and monthly webinars.

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SDSU Extension Master Gardener Templates

A suite of templates that can be used by currently active and registered SDSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers as they engage in service to their community.

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Ag Business

Modern agriculture requires savvy financial planning and strategy.

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Keeping Your Poinsettia Alive for Next Christmas and Getting It to Re-Bloom

With proper care, the poinsettia’s vibrant colors can be maintained throughout the year. Learn some tips for keeping poinsettias thriving and blooming again for the next holiday season.

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The Calving Distribution Calculator

Excel calculator for calving distribution

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Dec      Feb 03 - 28

2026 Commercial Applicator Training Online Course

SDSU Extension partners with DANR to offer pesticide certification program required for commercial applicators. The 2026 online course will be offered through Traininghouse and will be open from December 3, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

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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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Garden and Yard Newsletter Archive

View an archive of the articles featured in the Garden and Yard Newsletter.

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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.

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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.