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A Glimpse Into Wisdom Writing

The Heirlooms Wisdom Writing workshop provides the opportunity to use writing to explore your own mental and emotional development as you have gotten older.

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SDSU Extension Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota raising awareness for National Chronic Disease Month

June 24, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota is observing National Chronic Disease Month in July with a series of free, family-friendly events.

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First Soybean Aphid Populations Detected in South Dakota

While scouting fields this week, we observed winged (alate) soybean aphids in Southeast South Dakota.

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4-H Bike Rodeo and Safety

Overview document including complete lesson plans for a 4-H Bike Rodeo and Safety program to make youth aware of the importance of riding their bike.

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Designing a Grazing Program

The development of a successful grazing management program begins with a mental inventory and an observation of what is happening that you would like to change. Next, consider what you are willing to do to make that change.

Map: Temperature outlook for September 2022

2022 Fall Climate Outlook

Summertime is coming to an end soon, and September is right around the corner. The questions we hear this time of year are often about fall harvest weather for corn and soybeans, planting for winter wheat and our first fall frost.

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Intuitive Eating Practices and Strategies for the Holiday Season

Navigating the holiday season without stressing over food choices and not letting stress and anxiety dictate those choices can be difficult. Practicing intuitive eating during this time is a great way to help.

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Decision Aid Tool

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Will Health Effects Linger in Beef Calves Following Harsh Spring Weather?

Beef herds calving in late winter or early spring flirt with disaster annually when it comes to bitter weather conditions. It’s a rare year when a prolonged cold snap or snowstorm doesn’t occur during this critical period. In the throes of those weather conditions, calf health and even survival can be directly affected.

A group of black Angus cows standing in spring pasture.

2021 Beef Heifer Synchronization Protocols

With the 2021 Artificial Insemination Beef Sire Directories now available, it is time to think about breeding season, especially if you will be using synchronization.