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Blister Beetles Are Active in South Dakota
A common pest of alfalfa, blister beetles pose serious health risks to livestock if their bodies are consumed along with alfalfa bales. Learn some important considerations for identifying and managing blister beetles before harvesting alfalfa this growing season.
SDSU Extension to Co-Host Mineral Nutrition for the Beef Cow Herd Educational Series
May 04, 2022
SDSU Extension will host a webinar series on mineral nutrition for the beef cow herd on May 17, 19, 24, 26, and 31 from 6-7:30 p.m. MT (7-8:30 p.m. CDT).
Boosting Ram Nutrition for Optimal Breeding Success
Around breeding time, nutritional considerations tend to lean towards the ewes, but what about rams?
Putting the Preg Check Results to Work
Pregnancy check day is one of the most important days on the ranch as it is the day when we find out what cows are pregnant and how many calves we can expect come calving season. So now that the veterinarian has left the yard and the open cows are sorted off, what’s next?
Advocacy in the Beef Industry
Two speakers at the Range Beef Cow Symposium addressed today’s issue of disconnect between consumers and producers. With the majority of the population being at least three generations removed from the family farm, it is important for farmers and ranchers to tell their story and help the consumer understand how their food is produced.
Farmers Market Food Safety: At the Market
Displaying food and produce safely requires attention to reducing the risk of contamination.
SDSU Extension Tile Drainage Economics Calculator
Calculator for farmers who are interested in evaluating the decision to install tile drainage from an economic perspective.
SDSU Extension 4-H awards 2025 scholarships
September 18, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the 11 winners of its 2025 4-H state-level scholarships.
Organize this! Legal and Financial Must-Haves
SDSU Extension will host a 10-month program to help you navigate the process of organizing your information and documents and preparing to ask others to serve as your fiduciary. This dynamic program will host four interactive sessions from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CT on January 13, April 14, July 13 and October 13, 2026.
The 5 R’s of Precision Agriculture
Precision agriculture is a management strategy that uses cutting-edge technology to gather, process and analyze information to provide optimized crop inputs. Learn about the five R's that guide its use on farms.