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Last Chance to Register for 2021 SDSU Extension Feedlot Shortcourse
August 02, 2021
South Dakota State University Extension encourages cattle feeders and backgrounders from South Dakota and surrounding states to attend this year's Feedlot Shortcourse.

2021 Fall and Early Winter Climate Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal climate outlooks were released Sept. 16, 2021 by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center. Forecasters are pointing towards a warmer than average October, with odds leaning towards drier conditions for the last few months of the year.

Saving Seed of Pumpkins, Squash, Cucumbers, Melons and Gourds
If gardeners wish to save seed from cucurbits (squash, pumpkins, gourds, cucumbers, and melons), special precautions need to be observed, as these plants are insect-pollinated.

SDSU Extension 4-H awards 2023 scholarships
August 03, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the sixteen recipients of 4-H state-level scholarships.

Ergonomic Tools in the Garden
Children, older adults, and anyone with arthritis or other physical disabilities can benefit from ergonomic gardening tools, which are lightweight, easy-to-hold, and comfortable to grip!

4-H Judging Resources
Hot sheets for 4-H judging basics, the different 4-H exhibits and how to provide feedback

Conversations that Matter: Advance Care Planning for Rural Families
Advance care planning is an important topic and is often discussed in small group settings. We have provided the tools to help you successfully lead a small group event to help teach others about advance care planning.

SDSU Extension to Host Women on the Range Mini Winter Workshop
December 29, 2021
Women in agriculture across South Dakota are invited to attend a Women on the Range Mini Winter Workshop in Fort Pierre and Pierre, South Dakota, on Jan. 14, 2022. Participants will learn about the importance of soil health and how to integrate it into their grazing management systems, as well as available winter feeding methods that also create ecosystem benefits.

Corn Hybrid Trial Results
In 2024, corn hybrid, conventional corn hybrid and corn silage trials were conducted at different locations throughout South Dakota.

Red Sunflower Seed Weevils Are Active
Red sunflower seed weevils are active in South Dakota sunflowers. We noticed that many fields at R5 stages are already being sprayed, but scouting should still continue in those fields after application, and it should begin for fields that will reach the R5 stage within the next week.