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Student Loan Repayment

Many people can be intimidated by student loans and the repayment process. Learn about the different types of student loans and repayment plans the U.S. Department of Education offers borrowers.

Energize! Conference Rescheduled to October 7-8, 2020 in Milbank, SD

October 25, 2021

SDSU Extension is rescheduling the third annual Energize Conference to October 7-8, 2020 in order to comply with CDC guidelines and to protect the population from COVID-19.

a group of young children wearing 4-H clothing

4-H Cloverbuds Project

The 4-H Cloverbuds program, specifically designed for children in kindergarten through third grade, appeals to a child’s natural curiosity, enthusiasm for learning, and high energy level.

group of 4-H youth participating in a blanket-making workshop

4-H Community Service Project

We love to hear about “random acts of kindness” and times when people “pay it forward.” What can you do to serve in your community? Find out in the 4-H community service project!

male youth dressed in baseball catcher's equipment

Do you love playing sports, being in shape, or preventing athletic injuries? Youth involved in the fitness and sports project will have the ability to share their passions for favorite activities and educating people about fitness tips and safety.

laptop computer and various design tools sitting on a desk

4-H Graphic Design Project

4-H graphic design applications using computer technology provide 4-H members with an opportunity to express their ideas and learn skills through study and project work. It begins with a message that is transformed into visual communication that transcends mere words.

male youth bounding over desert rock formations

4-H Leisure Education & Recreation Project

Leisure and recreation activities provide outlets for youth and adults to relax, socialize, and engage in healthy activities. You can investigate topics such as how to find and become involved in recreation activities, how to maintain equipment, and what health and wellness opportunities your community offers.

Several cows and cow-calf pairs at pasture.

Nov 10

Range Beef Cow Symposium

The 2025 Range Beef Cow Symposium will be hosted by the University of Wyoming in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on November 10 and 11.

Cover crops planted in a harvested oat field.

Cover Crops After Small Grains

In last few years, interest in using cover crops has been increasing tremendously among crop and livestock producers in South Dakota. Growing cover crops following small grain is gaining more attention due to feasibility in cover crops species selection and also the time of the year where cover crops receive longer growing and establishing time than following row crops.

Green beetle larvae with a white stripe running down its body.

Alfalfa Weevil Activity Prediction Update: May 6, 2021

The cooler temperatures the last few days probably slowed down alfalfa weevils again, but everyone should be scouting fields due to the possibility of alfalfa weevil activity.