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produce growing in a collection of raised beds in a SDSU Extension community garden

Community Gardens

Community gardens, organized by SDSU Extension staff and community volunteers, bring fresh produce to many rural communities and designated food deserts across the state.

Aerial view of the SDSU Northeast Research Farm.

Jul 23

Attend the annual Northeast Research Farm Tour on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. CDT to dusk at the Northeast Research Farm (15710 455th Ave. South Shore, SD 57263). The farm is located on the junction of State Highway 20 and Codington County Highway 11, or 2.5 miles west of Exit 193 on I-29.

a brown bug with wings on a wood stick with a black background

Wheat Stem Sawfly Parasitoid: Bracon lissogaster

Factsheet on indentification and lifecycle of Wheat Stem Sawfly Parasitoid.

Sunny sky over pasture at the Cottonwood Mesonet station.

SDSU Extension provides education, training for range management

July 16, 2026

As ranchers and cattlemen in the region face drought-related grazing pressures, South Dakota State University Extension and its partners have a bevy of opportunities to help them manage this year and begin planning for 2027.

Red angus cattle gathered in a feedlot in winter.

Livestock

South Dakota is home to a dynamic livestock industry.

Beef

Home to more than 1 million head of cattle, South Dakota’s producers can rely on SDSU Extension for research-based information, best management practices and resources to support healthy and profitable herds.

Swine

Providing pork producers with the research-based information and resources they need to keep South Dakota swine herds healthy and profitable is a focus of our team.

Producers reviewing paperwork in a farm office.

Ag Business

Modern agriculture requires savvy financial planning and strategy.

Glass of water sitting on a hardwood table.

Hydration Hacks for Hot Days

Hot days are packed with fun activities like going to the park, playing games in the backyard, and attending outdoor events. While getting outside and staying active is great for your health, it’s easy to overlook one important habit: staying hydrated.

Producer inspecting a hay bale at the Cottonwood Research Station.

Developing Replacement Heifers During Drought Conditions and High Hay Prices

High-priced hay does not necessarily mean replacement heifers cannot be developed cost-effectively. Alternative feed resources and strategic feeding programs can help producers meet growth targets while stretching limited forage supplies.