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SDSU Extension 4-H recognizes 2024 Premier Exhibitor awards

November 04, 2024

Sixty 4-H members are being recognized for their hard work and accomplishments in the 4-H animal project areas with the Premier Exhibitor Award. The award is divided into four categories: large animal (beef, sheep, swine, meat goat); small animal/dairy (poultry, rabbit, dairy goat and dairy cattle); horse; and dog.

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SDSU Extension 4-H members earn high marks at national contests

April 01, 2025

SDSU Extension 4-H members continued to shine at national livestock contests in 2024-2025, including a third-place finish for the hippology team.

Spraying pesticide onto plant
Feb 12

Commercial Ornamental/Turf Applicator Training @ Sioux Falls

SDSU Extension will host ornamental and turf commercial applicator training in Sioux Falls at the Best Western Plus Ramkota (3200 W Maple St, Sioux Falls, SD 57107) on February 12, 2026. CST.

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Feb 19

Commercial Aerial Applicator Training @ Tri-State Aerial Applicators Convention

SDSU Extension, NDSU Extension, and UMN Extension will host a joint aerial commercial applicator training on February 19, 2026, from 11:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. CST in conjunction with the Tri-State Aerial Applicators Convention, which will be held at The Delta Hotel in the Symphony Hall (1635 42nd St SW, Fargo, ND 58103).

Spaying fertilizer or chemical on plants
Feb 25

Commercial Ornamental/Turf Applicator Training @ Rapid City

SDSU Extension will host ornamental and turf commercial applicator training in Rapid City at the Ramkota (2111 N LaCrosse St, Rapid City, SD 57701) on February 25, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MT.

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Commercial Applicator Training for Pesticides

Those who apply pesticides for hire or as a government employee that applies pesticides while performing work duties, must have a commercial applicator license.

Two ranchers participating in beef quality assurance training at a cattle facility.

Certified South Dakota BQA Trainers

Certified South Dakota BQA Trainers may assist producers with completing voluntary on-farm assessments. View a list of certified trainers throughout the state to get started today!

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SDSU Extension welcomes new water specialist

October 29, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Ryan Lefers as the new Griffith Endowed Chair in Agriculture and Water Resources, South Dakota Water Resources Institute Director and SDSU Extension Water Management Specialist.

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SDSU Extension invites operators to CAFO environmental training

November 14, 2025

There will be an environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) on Dec. 3, 2025, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.

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Schema Play is Not Challenging When Understood

Schemas, or imaginative and repetitive play patterns, may seem challenging at first, but they help children make meaning of their world. By identifying and supporting schema behaviors, teachers and parents can turn frustration into growth and joy.