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Reading the Range in Winter: What Dormant Season Clues Reveal About Spring

For range and grazing management, winter is one of the most revealing times of the year. With a few hours in each pasture, managers can gather a season’s worth of insight and set themselves up for a more-resilient grazing year. 

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Mar 03 - 04

South Dakota Grasslands Summit

The South Dakota Grasslands Initiative will host the 2026 South Dakota Grasslands Summit from March 3–4 at the Highland Conference Center in Mitchell, South Dakota.

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Natural Resources & Conservation

South Dakota is home to many unique land, water and wildlife resources. Our experts and partners offer research-based information through to help people enjoy, preserve and profit from these natural resources.

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Feb      Mar 23 - 09

Annie’s Inspired Webinar Series: Strong Minds Strong Farms

SDSU Extension will host a free webinar series focused on managing risk in today’s agricultural environment on February 23, March 2 and 9.

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Personal Finances

Access the tools needed to take charge of your financial future.

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SDSU Extension invites public to 2026 SD Grasslands Summit

February 05, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is inviting everyone interested in grasslands to attend the 2026 South Dakota Grasslands Summit on March 3-4 in Mitchell.

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Weed Control: Pasture and Range

There are many undesirable plants or invasive plant species in South Dakota's 24 million acres of native and tame pasture range. This guide provides a summary of different herbicide suggestions and uses.

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Prescribed Fire

SDSU Extension works collaboratively with state and federal partners to educate landowners about the use of fire as a grassland management tool.

Construction Aggregate Mining Map in South Dakota

Water For All

These videos are meant to raise awareness among South Dakota citizens about the kinds of water information available to them.

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South Dakota Agricultural Land Soil Productivity Tool

The Ag Land Soil Tables Tool allows users to view soil data and download data by county to further understand the soil rating system. It can help appraisers make baseline agricultural land assessments and determine if adjustments from baseline are needed.