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Flood
View resources to prepare for and recover from flood situations.
Fall Noxious Weed Control
Fall weed control can give the best weed control, but it also can be a poor time. If the noxious weeds were sprayed or clipped earlier this summer, and there is good weed growth now, this would be an excellent time to spray these weeds and get a good kill.
Private Property vs. Public Access: Managing Non-Meandering Waters in South Dakota's Prairie Pothole Region
Fact sheet on managing non-meandering waters in South Dakota's prairie pothole region.
Southeast Research Farm Fall Field Day
SDSU Extension, the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at SDSU and the Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm Corporation will host the Southeast Research Farm fall field day on Thursday, September 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. CDT at the Southeast Research Farm (29974 University Rd. Beresford, SD 57004).
Agriculture
Both livestock and crops are essential to South Dakota's agricultural industry.
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.
Pasture
Pastures and rangelands are a valuable resource for owners of equine and livestock.
Eastern South Dakota Water Conference
The Eastern South Dakota Water Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center (631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006).
South Dakota Student Water Conference
The South Dakota Student Water Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the University Student Union (1421 Student Union Ln, Brookings, SD 57007).
Dedicated educators help South Dakota youth succeed nationally
August 28, 2025
In May, South Dakota sent 84 youth to the National Land and Range Judging Contest in El Reno, Oklahoma. Out of the 34 states that competed, only Texas came close to matching those numbers with 72 participants.