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Drought Planning Resources

In this episode of Cattle HQ, we focus on taking stock of current growing conditions and making key operational adjustments to manage the cattle herd and forage resources in challenging weather conditions including drought-stricken areas of the Midwest.

mostly black cattle stand around a dugout with water. the grass is green and the sky is blue

SDSU Extension provides free livestock water testing

May 28, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging producers to take advantage of its free, on-site livestock water testing services across the state.

Group of meat processing trainees inspecting parts of a beef carcass.
Jul 17

Home Harvest Workshop

SDSU Extension will host a Home Harvest Workshop on July 17 at 9:00 a.m. in the Meat Lab and room 129 of the SDSU Animal Science Complex (1097 N Campus Dr, Brookings, SD 57007).

Two older adults looking at tablet
Jul 18

Virtual Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop

SDSU Extension will host an online wisdom writing workshop on July 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT/ 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. CDT.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Jun 23

Garden Hour

Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.

Black cattle equipped with virtual fencing collars grazing rangeland.
Jun 25

Tri-State Beef Technology Series @ Sanborn, IA

SDSU Extension, ISU Extension, and UNL Extension will host a beef technology series on June 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CDT.

Pigs in a feeding facility

SDSU Extension invites operators to June CAFO environmental training

May 22, 2026

There will be an environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) on June 23, 2026, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.

Group of people browsing native plant sales
Jun 21

Native Plant Expo @ Pierre

Join the SDSU Native Plant Initiative at East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center (5400 SD-34, Pierre, SD 57501) on June 21 for our final Native Plant Expo of the season.

People shop for plants on tables outside
Jun 13

Native Plant Expo @ Sioux Falls

Visit the SDSU Native Plant Initiative at Rock Garden Nursery (2000 North Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57104) on June 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a Native Plant Expo in a beautiful garden setting.

Pots of small native plants
Jun 06

Native Plant Expo @ Spearfish

The SDSU Native Plant Initiative and Beautify Spearfish will be at The Snapper’s Club (300-540 S Canyon St, Spearfish, SD 57783) on June 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a Native Plant Expo featuring native plants, practical information, and opportunities to ask questions.