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Helping Kids Cope and Understand Disasters/Flooding
South Dakota and many of our neighboring states are experiencing flooding and natural disasters. How children experience traumatic events and how they express their lingering distress depends, in large part, on the children's age and level of development.
Livestock Feed Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture-Farm Service Agency administers the Livestock Forage Disaster Program. The program assists producers who are dealing with drought and other grazing losses.
The State of Local News in South Dakota: Challenges, Innovation, and Opportunities
Years of research across various academic fields have extolled the importance of local newspapers and highlighted the positive impacts they have. Yet, local newspapers are in decline in many towns across the US.
Rudbeckia Brighten the Garden From Summer Through Fall
Rudbeckia, or Black-Eyed Susans, are a favorite plant of many gardeners. They are prized for their bright yellow-to-orange flowers with the dark-brown center, and they are typically easy to grow when planted in a sunny location.
South Dakota 4-H Announces 2022 Shooting Sports Scholarship Recipients
August 03, 2022
The South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports Committee awarded six scholarships to youth in the South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports program.
Will Heat Make My Tomatoes Ripen Faster?
Are you wondering why your tomatoes won’t ripen? Have you heard that heat will make them ripen faster? Learn some answers to commonly told myths about tomatoes.
4-H Automotive, Small & Tractor Engines Project
Start your engines and get excited about the automotive, small and tractor engines 4-H project area! Explore your interest in tractors and cars and learn how engines work, what problems can occur and how to fix those problems, and even build your own small engine.
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!
Capitalizing on Cow Costs
Feeding cows is one area of consideration when analyzing the cost of keeping a cow through her production year. Through small management choices, we can decrease the cost of the cow while maximizing on opportunities.
Managing Cattle Through Winter Weather Conditions
Winter weather conditions often present challenges to cattle managers in the Northern Plains. Although we can’t alter the weather, there are management steps that can be taken to help maintain cattle health and performance.