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Finding the Motivation to Exercise

Whether you are trying to become more active, reach new goals, or need tips to get moving on difficult days, learn some simple strategies to boost your motivation to stay active.

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Combating Heat Stress in Lactating Dairy Cows

With summer temperatures and higher humidity levels upon us, dairy producers need enact their heat abatement strategies on farm for all livestock.

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What Would African Swine Fever Look Like if it Hit the US?

The incursion and expansion of African Swine Fever (ASF) into China has raised concerns among producers and regulatory officials about the threat the disease may pose to the U.S. swine industry.

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Learn about your backyard’s natural resources with SDSU Extension

May 01, 2024

Lawn and garden enthusiasts are invited to attend Backyard Natural Resources, a new four-part webinar series from South Dakota State University Extension.

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SDSU Extension encourages participation in Nebraska Extension Calving College

February 06, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging cow/calf producers to participate in a series of calving workshops hosted by Nebraska Extension.

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SDSU Extension hosts swine production and transportation certification in January

January 03, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension will help swine producers, transporters and handlers update their Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus and Transportation Quality Assurance (TQA) on Jan. 10, 2024, in Sioux Falls.

How Could Metagenomics Impact the Cattle Industry?

This episode of Cattle HQ, was inspired by the article “Magic of metagenomics wows judges at BIF Shark Tank competition” written by Connie Sieh Groop for Tri-State Livestock News.

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4-H Consumer Education Project

The consumer education program seeks to grant youth the knowledge and skills to become more financially responsible consumers as youth are challenged to compare products, prices, and services that are a part of our everyday lives.

BeefSD Class 7

In this episode of Cattle HQ, Madison Kovarna sits down with Dr. Erin DeHaan and Dr. Krista Ehlert from South Dakota State University Extension to discuss the BeefSD program.

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Organic Gardening: Soil Management

Gardeners throughout South Dakota are experimenting with organic gardening. While the adoption of organic gardening methods can be daunting, learning some fundamental soil management concepts will set the foundations for success.