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You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure: Range Record Keeping
Range record keeping helps detect and demonstrate landscape changes that have a direct impact on your ability to maintain or grow your herd.
Spring Pasture Report: Should You Delay Turnout in 2026?
As spring 2026 begins, South Dakota and most of the High Plains region is starting out well behind the mark in the moisture category.
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.
Wrangler Guide to South Dakota Rangelands
This guide is for middle school age students (Wranglers) to learn more about rangelands in South Dakota.
The Value of Plant Diversity for Land and Livestock Cattle HQ Live
Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd. This month, we will discuss the value of plant diversity for the benefits of pasture health and grazing livestock nutrition.
Rangeland and Soil Days
Rangeland and Soil Days will take place June 9-10, 2026, at the Belle Fourche Community Hall (512 6th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD 57717).
Annie’s Inspired Webinar Series: Strong Minds Strong Farms
SDSU Extension will host a free Annie's Inspired webinar series on April 13, 20 and 27. The free 1-hour webinars will begin at 7:00 p.m. CDT.
Getting Started With Bison Ranching
While bison ranching has some similarities with cattle ranching, there are significant differences that must be accounted for to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability.
New Ranger Guide to South Dakota Rangelands
This guide is for elementary age students (New Rangers) to learn more about rangelands in South Dakota.
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.