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Natural Resources & Conservation

South Dakota is home to many unique land, water and wildlife resources. Our experts and partners offer research-based information through to help people enjoy, preserve and profit from these natural resources.

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National Dairy Month

Each June, National Diary Month celebrates the hard work of dairy farmers and the agricultural community, and it's an important time to highlight the many nutritional benefits associated with consuming dairy products

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Jul 14

Garden Hour

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

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Garden Hour

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

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Babysitting Workshop

Babysitting Workshop Curriculum to teach youth the skills, knowledge, and responsibility needed to provide safe and effective childcare.

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Kids in the Kitchen

Allowing children to be a part of the planning and prepping process of a meal can have many benefits such as allowing them to learn how to cook, follow instructions, basic math skills, and creativity.

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Garden and Yard Newsletter Archive

View an archive of the articles featured in the Garden and Yard Newsletter.

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Biosecurity for Beef Cow-Calf Operations: Managing the Entry of New Animals

Infectious disease can impact cow-calf operations in dramatic ways. These steps should be considered the minimum standards for introducing new animals into cow-calf operations to avoid the spread of infectious disease.

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SDSU Extension encourages testing forage nitrate levels

June 11, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging producers to test the nitrate levels in their forages.