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SDSU Extension invites operators to CAFO environmental training

May 20, 2025

There will be an environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) on June 25, 2025, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.

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The Healthy Swine Herd Series

Series of publications to keep your swine herd healthy

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2024 Master Pork Producers announced

February 28, 2025

The 2024 South Dakota Master Pork Producer winners were announced Jan. 15, 2025, during the 56th annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls. Recipients are Brian Mehlhaf, of Madison; Cristina Rocha, Iroquois; and Ross Mencke, Onida.

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Midwest animal science meeting to highlight SDSU research

February 18, 2025

This year’s meeting is March 9-12, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska, and will include student competitions, symposiums and presentations highlighting the research students and faculty are conducting.

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SDSU Extension to host CAFO training

November 12, 2024

Specialists from South Dakota State University Extension, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service will provide the training.

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Save the date for 2024 SDSU Swine Day

July 23, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension invites swine producers and industry members to save the date for the 2024 SDSU Swine Day on Nov. 12 in Brookings.

Pigs in a feeding facility

SDSU Extension invites CAFO operators to environmental training on June 26

June 04, 2024

There will be an environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) on June 26, 2024, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.

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Animal Science Research and Extension Report

Research report from Animal Science Department covering a variety of areas in livestock production.

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SDSU Extension hosting South Dakota Swine Summit for youth

June 25, 2024

Youth interested in the swine industry are invited to participate in the 2024 South Dakota Swine Summit on June 13, 2024, on the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings.

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SD Master Pork Producers Association awards scholarships to 4 SDSU students

March 08, 2024

Four South Dakota State University students have received $1,000 scholarships from the South Dakota Master Pork Producers Association.