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Mooving the Calving Season

In this episode of Cattle HQ, Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow Calf Field Specialist visited with Pete Bauman, SDSU Extension Natural Resources and Wildlife Field Specialist about how to manage moving the calving season from March to May to reduce input costs and calve on grass.

Women standing in a circle learning about rangeland plants

Annie's Project

Annie's Project is open to all who would like to learn more about agricultural business.

Two cows graze in a green pasture

SDSU Extension hosts risk management webinar series

March 20, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a series of free Strong Minds, Strong Farms webinars for anyone involved in agriculture.

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65 people attend 47th annual Ranchers Workshop

March 20, 2026

outh Dakota State University Extension was proud to help plan the 47th annual Ranchers Workshop in Mission, which drew 65 people from the region.

Color-coded map showing South Dakota Soybean Yield Average by County from 2015 to 2024. For a detailed description, please call SDSU Extension at 605-688-4792.

Statewide Soybeans Production and County-Level Yield Variation in South Dakota

South Dakota’s soybean production has experienced fluctuations in both planted acres and total production over the past decade.

A rancher inspecting a sample of alflafa in an open range.

Agriculture Behavioral Health Voucher Program

The voucher program provides funding for free mental health counseling services to farm families.

a group of youth in a grassy pasture

Range and Soil Judging

SDSU Extension works collaboratively with local conservation districts, the natural resources conservation service, and the South Dakota Society for Range Management to facilitate the annual Rangeland and Soil Days event for youth.

Group of youth participants at rangeland and soil days.

SDSU Extension invites youth to 2026 Rangeland and Soil Days

March 24, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension invites youth interested in learning more about grasslands and soil health to the 2026 Rangeland and Soil Days in Belle Fourche.

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SDSU Extension 4-H youth enjoy day at the Capitol

March 24, 2026

More than 75 youth and supporters enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about state history and government during the 2026 4-H Capitol Day on Feb. 20.

Group of Rangeland and Soils Day competitors observing grassland conditions during the competiton.

Judging South Dakota Rangelands for Livestock and Wildlife Values

This guide is for high school age students to prepare for range judging contests in South Dakota.