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State Shoot Preparation: Archery
View quick tips for 4-H members competing in archery at the state shoot.

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.

SDSU Extension, SD Humanities Scholar to host obituary writing workshop
June 25, 2024
The next obituary writing workshop is on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT/ noon to 2 p.m. CDT online via Zoom. It is free to attend, but registration is required. To register, visit extension.sdstate.edu/events and search “heirlooms”.

Wildfire Aftermath: Beef Cattle Health Considerations
Smoke inhalation, burns and thermal injury, exertion, stress, and injuries suffered during escape can all cause longer-term effects on cattle that have survived wildfires or building fires.

Food Safety for South Dakota Farmers Market Vendors: Regulations and Best Practices
Farmers markets are a valuable sales outlet for farmers and food entrepreneurs alike. Learn some essential rules, regulations, and best practices for processing, handling, and selling a variety of common food items at South Dakota farmers markets.

Meal Replacements: A long-term weight management solution?
The convenience meal replacements offer is appealing, but do they work for long-term weight management?

Canning Tomatoes Safely
Home canning tomatoes is a great way to preserve them for later use. It is critical to use proper methods of heat processing to ensure a safe finished product.

Understanding Water Conservation Measures for Lawns and Sports Turf
As of August 29th the city of Sioux Falls has moved from Stage 1 watering, which allowed every other day watering except between the hours of 12 noon and 5 PM, to Stage Two water restrictions; allowing only one day per week watering based upon the last number of the residence address. The watering schedule is determined by the flow of the Big Sioux River as measured by the USGS Monitoring Station located near Dell Rapids, SD.

Preparing and Planting a Garden in a Cold, Wet Spring
Wet, cool springs present ideal conditions for soil and plant issues. Learn some expert tips for identifying and managing some of the most-common problems in soggy gardens.

Newborn Lamb Care Management
Proper newborn lamb care is a critical component of flock profitability. In the U.S. lamb mortality from all causes is approximately 20% with more than 80% of those losses occurring in the first two-weeks following lambing.