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Understanding Western South Dakota Prairie Streams

This document provides information and guidance for landowners and land managers in western South Dakota who are managing small intermittent streams.

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Beef Cattle Budgets

What does it cost to maintain a cow for the year? This is a common question asked by producers across the nation.

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Survey of Grasshoppers in South Dakota

Fact sheet on the abundance and species diversity of grasshoppers in South Dakota

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Financial Ratios and Trend Analysis

Financial Ratios and Trend Analysis is designed to formulate financial ratios and data, utilizing information provided by the producer.

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SDSU Extension, McCrory Gardens to host Garden Discovery Festival

March 31, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension and McCrory Gardens will launch the 2025 summer programming schedule with the Garden Discovery Festival on May 18, 2025.

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Building a Meat Processing Facility

This decision tool is designed for those interested in entering the meat industry.

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Listening, Learning, Leading: 2018 Impact Reports

View the impacts of SDSU Extension’s state-wide network of dedicated professionals.

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Cow-Calf Share Lease Calculator

Decision aid tool to calculate cow-calf share leases.

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Renters Insurance

Renters insurnce is important for anyone who is renting a space to live where there is a risk of losing personal property in the event of an emergency.

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Square-Foot Garden Sample Planting Layout

Learn how to maximize produce production and space using a square-foot layout design.