Content by SDSU Extension

Ultrasound machine used for sheep
Nov 22

Sheep Pregnancy Ultrasound School

SDSU Extension will host a sheep ultrasound school on November 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the SDSU Sheep Research and Teaching Unit (3729 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57007).

Young pigs snuggling in a pen.

Register now for 2025 Swine Day with SDSU Extension

October 17, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension invites swine producers and industry members to attend SDSU Swine Day on Nov. 4, 2025, in Brookings.

When the Pens are Empty, the Data Talks

During this episode of Cattle HQ, Madison Kovarna sits down with Dr. Justin Waggoner from Kansas State University.

A stand of field peas mixed with small grains being grown for forage.

Chickpea Variety Trial Results

2025 chickpea trial results data from locations in South Dakota.

A stack of paperwork that needs to be organized.

SDSU Extension to offer virtual legal and financial education

October 15, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is working with Nebraska Extension and North Dakota State University Extension to offer a program to prepare you to ask another person to serve as your fiduciary for legal and financial matters.

Man reviewing insurance information with a social services agent.

SDSU Extension offers farm planning programs in Winner

October 15, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will offer additional Whole Farm Planning workshops on Nov. 12 and 19, 2025, in Winner.

Variety of different-colored beef calves in a pen.

Crossbreeding Systems – Maximizing Heterosis & Profit

By using planned breed combinations, producers can improve traits like growth, reproduction, and overall herd performance, helping make better financial and management decisions.

Make Grazing Simple Again – Winter corn residue grazing

During this episode of Cattle HQ, Taylor Grussing, Cow/Calf Field Specialist visits with Dr. Rick Funston Professor and Extension Reproductive Specialist with the University of Nebraska Extension and based out of the West Central Research and Extension center in North Platte, NE.

Bright green, smooth Hosta leaves, and ferny foliage with bright red peony flowers in a garden.

Garden and Yard Newsletter Archive

View an archive of the articles featured in the Garden and Yard Newsletter.

South Dakota State University Swine Education and Research Facility exterior.
Nov 04

SDSU Swine Day

SDSU Swine Day will be held on November 4, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium - Club 71 (1396 Stadium Rd., Brookings, SD 57006).