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Meat

SDSU Extension provides meat resources for producers, processors and consumers.

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Educational high tunnel videos now available from SDSU Extension

March 16, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is continuing its efforts to educate specialty crop producers on high tunnel assembly, management and cropping innovations with a new educational video series.

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High Tunnels

A focus on high tunnel education benefits the growing population of specialty crop producers across South Dakota through updated education and expansion of high tunnel research. Extension programming continues to include extensive training on high tunnel assembly, management, and cropping innovations.

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Drought-Stressed Forage: Nitrate Considerations

While drought-stressed forages can provide valuable feed, they may also carry an increased risk of nitrate accumulation. Producers should be aware of before grazing, harvesting, and feeding these forages.

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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.

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Jul 18

Virtual Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop

SDSU Extension will host an online wisdom writing workshop on July 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT/ 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. CDT.

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Problems and Solutions

Not finding the gardening or horticulture resource you need? Use the Ask Extension tool to submit your question.

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Heirlooms: Creative Life Story Writing

Heirlooms: Creative Life Story Writing workshops offer free, professional writing guidance on a variety of topics, including life story writing, obituaries and family history.

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Aging Mastery Annual Report

Aging Mastery program enrollment and participant outcomes report.

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Aug 25

2026 North Central AAPSE Pesticide Meeting

Join colleagues from across the region for the North Central AAPSE Pesticide Meeting from August 25-27.