Search

Group of women sitting around a table at the Power of Women as AgVocates conference

SDSU Extension hosting conference for women in agriculture March 1-2 in Fort Pierre

February 05, 2024

The Power of Women as AgVocates Conference is March 1-2, 2024, at the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center Museum in Fort Pierre. Registration is $75.

Bar Graph: South Dakota: Farm numbers by size in acres (1997-2017). For a complete description, contact Alvaro Garcia at 605-688-4940.

Farm Size in South Dakota: Where Are We Heading?

Agriculture is going through some difficult times not only in the United States, but globally as well. Aside from some short-lived price hikes for different products, the overall trend has been to higher costs of production and lower output prices.

person stretching in front of the rising sun near a bench on the beach

Aging Well

Build habits to maintain physical, mental, and social wellbeing, even when faced with difficulty or chronic disease.

A hog farmer and employee conducting training inside a modern swine facility.

Staying on Top of Employee Training

Employees are one of the most valuable assets to a successful farm. Successful farms implement on-boarding of new employees and provide continued training to ensure proficiency and consistency in job duties.

group of people gathered around a tapped silver maple tree

Harvesting Maple Syrup in South Dakota

As the weather warms in late winter and early spring sap in maple trees begins to flow. For many people that live in the Northeastern part of the United States, that means that maple syrup season has arrived.

Chalkboard with the word “Carbs” written on it among several healthy food sources of carbohydrates.

Macronutrients: Carbohydrates

Macronutrients include carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. This article explores carbohydrates, an essential nutrient that provides the body with energy.

A wheelbarrow full of harvested eggplants.

Eggplant: How to Grow It

Eggplant has culinary versatility, beautiful flowers and colors, and abundant yields. Learn some expert tips for planting, growing, and harvesting it in this resource!

Ultrasound machine used for sheep

Register now for SDSU Extension Sheep Ultrasound Certification School

July 22, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a sheep ultrasound certification school from 8 a.m. Aug. 24 to noon Aug. 26, 2024, at the SDSU Sheep Research and Teaching Unit, located 1.5 miles north of the SDSU campus.

A group of red chickens feeding.

Tips for Feeding Poultry Wisely

During the March 1st Animal Care Wednesday Webinar, we learned the basics of feeding poultry. Brett Kreifels, Extension Assistant-4-H with University of Nebraska-Lincoln, explained the nutritional requirements and basic feeding tips to help ensure the health and well-being of chickens.

Tick that is dark brown to black in color with a reddish-orange abdomen.

An identification guide to common Ticks of South Dakota

A guide to identifying common ticks in South Dakota