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Congratulations Graduates! And Who Says You Can’t Go Home?
Congratulations to all the young people celebrating graduations this spring! You've dedicated years to learning and developing your career, but don't count out your hometown as a great place to start your next chapter!
My child doesn’t do sports. How can I help them be more active?
Some children love sports, while others thrive being active in other ways. By keeping movement fun and pressure-free, you can help your child build healthy habits that support their well-being for years to come.
Fertilizing Forages in South Dakota
Spring is a busy time for South Dakota farmers and ranchers with planting, calving, and other field preparations. Soil sampling and fertilizing pastures, alfalfa, or other forages might be overlooked.
SDSU Extension to Host Pork Quality Assurance Plus Advisor Training May 5 and June 14
May 04, 2022
SDSU Extension will host two Pork Quality Assurance Plus Advisor Training Certification Days on May 5 and June 14 at the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings.
SDSU Extension Field Specialist Named Wildlife Professional of the Year
May 25, 2022
Pete Bauman, SDSU Extension Natural Resources and Wildlife Field Specialist, received the Wildlife Professional of the Year award from the South Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society at its annual meeting held March 3, 2022.
SDSU Extension welcomes new Beef Nutrition Field Specialist to Mitchell office
September 08, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Sydney Vanderhoff as a new Beef Nutrition Field Specialist.
SDSU Extension welcomes new Weed Ecology Field Specialist
February 28, 2025
In his role, Reicks will provide guidance for weed management in specialty crops, pastures and rangelands, organic systems, lawns/gardens and public right-of-ways. He is based in Brookings.
Late Plant Crop Insurance Dates
Crop insurance late plant dates are fast approaching for planting small grains in South Dakota. Late plant dates for corn, soybean, and sunflower are nearing as well. Producers will want to work with their crop insurance agent to explore planting options and reporting of prevent plant areas.
SowBridge Educational Series Kicks off February 2
January 26, 2022
SowBridge, an online educational series created to provide the latest production-based information to swine producers, begins on Feb. 2, 2022.
Mud Reduces Beef Cow Performance
Every late winter and early spring beef producers usually face the same problem. Whether it is pooled water resulting from melting snow or excessive rainfall, they both lead to mud accumulation.