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Livestock

South Dakota is home to a dynamic livestock industry.

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SDSU students awarded Master Pork Producers scholarships

February 25, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the five SDSU students who received South Dakota Master Pork Producers Association scholarships on Jan. 14, 2026, during the 57th annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls.

Two men hold a plaque for honorary Master Pork Producer

2025 Master Pork Producers announced

February 23, 2026

Four South Dakota pork producers were recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to the state’s swine industry.

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The Healthy Swine Herd Series

Series of publications to keep your swine herd healthy

Piglets feeding in a farrowing stall.

Registration open for 2026-2027 SowBridge educational webinars

January 27, 2026

Registration is open for the 2026-2027 educational SowBridge webinar series, which starts on Feb. 4, 2026.

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Oct 07

SowBridge Webinar: What’s the latest PRRS research?

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about recent updates in PRRS research and outbreak tracking on October 7 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Jan 06

SowBridge Webinar: Anemia - impact on sow removal

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about strategies to reduce the impact of anemia on sow removal and mortality on January 6 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Dec 02

SowBridge Webinar: Satisfaction and stress factors of barn employees

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about factors influencing on-farm employee satisfaction and stress factors on December 2 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Nov 04

SowBridge Webinar: Fixed time AI with gilts

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about administration of a fixed time artificial insemination program in gilts on November 4 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Sep 02

SowBridge Webinar: On-farm semen management - tips and tricks

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about management strategies to optimize semen use on September 2 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.