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Small group of calves in a feedlot.

Vaccinating Early-Weaned Beef Calves

In most years, pre-weaning vaccinations are a task completed in early fall. However, in dry years, poor pasture conditions forcing producers to wean calves early may push up that timeline.

corn field with sunrise in the background

Corn

Nearly one out of every three dollars generated by South Dakota agriculture starts in a corn field. Two of every three rows of corn become ethanol.

soybean pods

Soybean

SDSU Extension is your partner to increase yields and improve efficiency.

wheat field

Wheat

The SDSU Extension team provides unbiased, research-based information to help wheat growers make decisions to improve yields and profits.

Girl showing rabbit at State Fair

4-H Volunteers

Volunteers work with 4-H professionals across the state on projects, programs, clubs, judging and leadership opportunities for young people.

Green soybeans plants with a light grey background. All soybean plants have purple flowers which indicates the plants have reached reproductive stage 1.

Soybean Plants Are Entering the Reproductive Stage (R1): Last chance to spray select herbicides

The summer solstice roughly marks the date when soybean plants switch from vegetative growth to reproductive growth. An important aspect of the reproductive growth stage is that many herbicides can no longer be applied after plants reach any bloom stage.

mostly black cattle stand around a dugout with water. the grass is green and the sky is blue

SDSU Extension provides free livestock water testing

May 28, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging producers to take advantage of its free, on-site livestock water testing services across the state.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Aug 04

Garden Hour

Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.

SDSU Extension welcomes new sheep and goat specialist

July 09, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Ryan Spurling as a new assistant professor and Small Ruminant Production Specialist.

Oats growing in a South Dakota field in late July.

Annual Forage Rainfall Index Insurance: A Risk Management Tool for South Dakota Producers

Drought remains a recurring challenge for South Dakota livestock and forage producers. Annual Forage Rainfall Index insurance is one tool that may help reduce the financial risk associated with below-average precipitation.