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Flock of newborn lambs in a barn.

Creep Feeding Lambs

Creep feeding, when combined with access to fresh water, can support early growth and weaning in young lambs. Learn some expert tips for creating an ideal creep feeding environment to get your lambs off to a great start this season.

A lush, blooming garden with a variety of colorful plants

Creating a Sensory Garden

A sensory garden is a garden that has a collection of plants that are appealing to one or more of the five senses; sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch. Sensory gardens should be accessible for all people to enjoy - disabled and non-disabled. Sensory gardens are typically geared towards young children, but are enjoyed by people of all ages.

Veterinarian holding a syringe gun for animal vaccinations.

How Are COVID-19 Vaccines Different From Those We Use in Animals?

Animal caretakers understand the concept of vaccines, whether they’re used to keep groups of livestock healthy or pets safe from diseases. So how are COVID-19 vaccines different from the ones livestock producers are used to?

Grazing exclosure constructed in a rangeland area.

End-of-Season Monitoring

The end of the grazing season is a great time to monitor your pasture/rangeland resources. Learn about some strategies and tools available to help assess where you stand at the end of the season.

Collection of emergency supplies arranged on a floor.

Everyday Readiness: Build Your Go Bag, Car Kit, and Stay Bin

While no one wants to think about disasters, odds are you might one day face one. By taking the time to build a go bag, car kit, and stay bin, you can ensure that you and your family have the essentials to stay safe and comfortable.

A black and yellow striped fly with large red eyes resting on a flower. The fly is covered in yellow pollen.

It’s a Bee! It’s a Wasp! No, It’s a Hover Fly!

Many types of insects are responsible for some degree of pollination in landscapes. In this article, we will focus on the syrphid fly as both an important pollinator and a beneficial insect predator.

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Nearly 75 attend 7th annual Rosebud Range Workshop

August 07, 2024

Nearly 75 youth and adults attended the seventh annual Rosebud Range Workshop on July 24, 2024, at the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Ranch.

Group photo of 2023 South Dakota 4-H National Shooting Sports Team.

South Dakota team places third at 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships

August 02, 2023

South Dakota youth had a strong showing at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships, including third place for the team sweepstakes award.

Wooden house with stacks of coins in the background.

How to Find and Pay for Home Modifications

This resource was developed to help you understand how to pay for home modifications in North Dakota and South Dakota, as well as describe some of the challenges you may encounter as you search for businesses or organizations to renovate your home for you.

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South Dakota Small Business Basics Program Participant Earns Award in Business Plan Contest

July 14, 2020

Heather Solberg of Volga has been awarded $500 to put toward a business plan concept she developed while participating in the Small Business Basics program coordinated by SDSU Extension.