Content by SDSU Extension

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Feb 11

Sioux Falls Metro Economic Briefing

The SDSU Ness School of Management and Economics and SDSU Extension will host an economic briefing on Thursday, February 11 from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m. at Startup Sioux Falls in the MarketBeat Theatre (100 E 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104).

Are you harvesting your corn the correct way? Tips to Graze Standing Corn

In this episode of Cattle HQ, Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist sits down with Doug Sieck, 4th generation rancher from Selby, SD shares with us some tips on getting cows to feed themselves a good ration at an economical price by grazing standing corn.

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SDSU Extension to host educational series at Cottonwood Field Station

October 26, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension and SDSU’s Cottonwood Field Station are excited to introduce Coffee at Cottonwood, a new educational series about livestock and rangeland management.

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4-H members learn life skills from Les Schwab Tire Center

October 26, 2026

Brown County 4-H members learned how to change a tire and other aspects of the automotive industry at Les Schwab Tire Center as part of a partnership between the two organizations.

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Nov 13 - 15

4-H Outdoor Challenge

The 4-H Outdoor Challenge encourages 4-H members and families to take a break from their normal routine and spend time outdoors. The challenge runs from November 13-15.

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Dec 08

Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit Meeting & Southeast Research Farm Annual Business Meeting

The Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit Meeting will be held on December 8 from 9:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Swan Lake Christian Camp (45474 288th St., Viborg, SD 57070). The Southeast Research Farm Annual Business Meeting will also occur from 12:45 to 1:00 p.m.

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SDSU Extension offers Beef Quality Assurance training in Madison in November

October 23, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is offering a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training course on Nov. 12, 2026, in Madison.

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Mar 04

South Dakota 4-H Day at the Capitol

4-H Capitol Day, held during the South Dakota legislative session, will take place on March 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the South Dakota State Capitol (500 East Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501).

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Jan 20

South Dakota 4-H Day at the Capitol

4-H Capitol Day, held during the South Dakota legislative session, will take place on January 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the South Dakota State Capitol (500 East Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501).

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South Dakota 4-H seeks statewide project committee members

October 22, 2026

South Dakota 4-H, a program of South Dakota State University Extension, is seeking volunteers, industry supporters and 4-H members to serve on its statewide project committees.