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Providing pork producers with the research-based information and resources they need to keep South Dakota swine herds healthy and profitable is a focus of our team.
South Dakota Swine Summit
South Dakota Swine Summit is a program for youth ages 12-21 interested in learning more about the swine industry. This event will take place on June 6, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at various locations on the campus of South Dakota State University.
Advancing U.S Pork Sustainability and Market Value Grant Lunch and Learn
SDSU Extension will host a lunch and learn on April 1, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the SDSU Swine Education and Research Facility (2221 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57006).
Livestock
South Dakota is home to a dynamic livestock industry.
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.
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.
The Healthy Swine Herd Series
Series of publications to keep your swine herd healthy
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.
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.
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.