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Competitions

Discover the main venues that our 4-H'ers ‘get their competitive juices flowing.'

State Dog Show

View contestant resources and results for the State 4-H Dog Show.

State Fair

View schedules, resources and results for the 2024 South Dakota State Fair taking place Aug. 28-Sept. 2 in Huron, South Dakota.

4-H Coach and Chaperone Application

4-H Volunteers interested in chaperoning or coaching a team should complete this form.

Wet Feet in Wheat

Given the widespread wet conditions present this spring, there are many areas in winter wheat fields with both ponding and saturated (or waterlogged) soils. Producers may want to consider soil conditions and evaluate extended weather forecasts when deciding whether or not to retain a winter wheat this spring.

Buying or Selling Oats for a Cover Crop? Be Sure to Follow the Rules

As a challenging 2019 row crop planting season wraps up in South Dakota, many producers are looking to plant cover crops on unplanted acres. One popular cool-season grass cover crop is oats. Most oats in South Dakota are grown as certified varieties, and it is important to be aware of the legal ramifications behind purchasing oat seed for use as a cover crop.