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2022 Summer Climate and Drought Outlook
On May 19, the NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released their temperature and precipitation outlooks for June and the summer season ahead. See a full report of what to expect for the summer of 2022.
Summer Family Fitness Challenge
As the world gears up to watch the pinnacle of athletic performance and international competition this summer, now is a great time to jump into your own family competition to gather essential minutes of physical activity!
Health Considerations for Beef Heifers Transitioning to the Breeding Herd
The length and success of a heifer’s breeding career depends on preventing and managing their health challenges – starting well before they’re even identified as breeding herd candidates.
Swine Respiratory Health: Detecting Multiple Viruses
Over the past decade, surveillance and diagnosis of respiratory agents have been revolutionized by the use of non-invasive techniques such as oral fluids sampling.
Supplementing Cows on Pasture to Stretch Forage Supplies
With dry conditions spreading quickly across the Dakota’s, producers are forced to make challenging decisions on how many cow/calf pairs to turn out to pasture, and then determine how long the pastures will even last if moisture doesn’t come soon. During the spring/summer months, supplementing grass with energy and protein can decrease forage dry matter consumption.
SDSU Extension welcomes new community vitality expert
July 01, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Chase Moon as a new Community Vitality Field Specialist.
SDSU Extension to host soil health meeting in Freeman
November 12, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will host a Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit meeting on Dec. 9, 2025.
3 Master Lamb Producers recognized at 2023 SD Sheep Growers Association convention
October 17, 2023
The South Dakota Master Lamb Producers Association recognized three producers on Sept. 22-23, 2023, during the 86th annual South Dakota Sheep Growers Association convention in Rapid City, South Dakota.
2022-2023 Dakota Performance Ram Test results available
April 18, 2023
The results of the 2022-2023 Dakota Performance Ram Test are now available online for sheep producers.
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Training Set for March 2
February 15, 2022
An environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations will be held Wednesday, March 2, in Huron at the Crossroads Convention Center.