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SDSU Extension launching Aging Mastery program for older adults
April 01, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the addition of a new offering for older adults, the Aging Mastery program.
Virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
SDSU Extension will host a virtual Mental Health First Aid training course on January 13-14, from 9:30-12:30 p.m. CST/8:30-11:30 a.m. MST each day.
Canning Tomatoes Safely
Home canning tomatoes is a great way to preserve them for later use. It is critical to use proper methods of heat processing to ensure a safe finished product.
Registration Now Open for 2021 SDSU Extension Feedlot Shortcourse
June 21, 2021
The 2021 Feedlot Shortcourse returns to campus Aug. 11 and 12 and will be held at the SDSU Cow-Calf Education and Research Facility classroom, located at 2901 Western Ave. in Brookings
2021 South Dakota Pest Management Guides Now Available
February 04, 2021
SDSU Extension has released the 2021 South Dakota Pest Management Guides.
SDSU Extension Survey Shows Uptick in State Cropland Values
August 18, 2021
The 31st annual survey examines agricultural land values and cash rental rates by land use and quality in different regions of South Dakota.
The Power of 10: Rural Considerations in Placemaking
When you think of a place that you enjoy, how many different types of engagement make that place valuable? Consider a park. You have the swing sets, the children’s area, a pool, perhaps a gazebo or small shell, the trees and environment. Is that enough for a quality space?
SDSU Extension and South Dakota Mesonet team up to release the Livestock Stress Tool
November 18, 2021
Weather conditions in the Northern Plains can present many challenges for livestock producers. Farmers and ranchers need to be prepared for rapidly changing conditions to provide the best care for their livestock and minimize their risk of losses.
McFadden and Borlaug: Pioneering Rust-Resistant Wheat
During a brief period of time in the Dakota Territory in the late 1800’s, wheat acreage increased from just over 100,000 acres to well over a million acres. During one year in the height of this heyday, 1897, it has been stated that two-thirds of the world’s wheat was shipped from present-day Eureka, SD, and wagons bearing the crop rolled in from as far as 75 miles away.
Fungicide Seed Treatments for Winter Wheat
As producers are preparing to plant winter wheat, one of the decisions to make is whether to use a fungicide seed treatment, and if the answer is yes, which product to use.