Content by SDSU Extension

Sunny sky over pasture at the Cottonwood Mesonet station.

SDSU Extension provides education, training for range management

July 16, 2026

As ranchers and cattlemen in the region face drought-related grazing pressures, South Dakota State University Extension and its partners have a bevy of opportunities to help them manage this year and begin planning for 2027.

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Jul 29

South Dakota Art Museum Focus Group

The South Dakota Art Museum with the help of SDSU Extension Community Vitality, is hosting a series of focus groups across the state to gather input on topics related to the museum.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Aug 11

Garden Hour

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

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SDSU Extension 4-H youth compete well at national shooting sports event

July 13, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension 4-H youth brought home top honors from the 2026 4 H Shooting Sports National Championships on June 21-26, 2026, in Grand Island, Nebraska.

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Registration open for 2026 ‘Purposeful Retirement’ virtual book club

July 13, 2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club, hosted by South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension.

Forage Crop Insurance Options

In this episode of The Grazing Toolbox, Kim Ricardo, SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist, and Parker Witt, SDSU Extension Crop-Livestock Systems Field Specialist, sit down with Dr. Matthew Diersen, SDSU Extension Risk and Business Management Specialist, and Dr. Sarah Sellars, SDSU Extension Sustainable Farm and Food Systems Specialist, to discuss forage crop insurance programs and the benefits they can bring to operations experiencing extended dry periods.

SDSU Extension welcomes new sheep and goat specialist

July 09, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Ryan Spurling as a new assistant professor and Small Ruminant Production Specialist.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Aug 04

Garden Hour

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

A large moth with black and orange striped wings resting on a black light box.
Jul 23

Moth Walk @ McCrory Gardens

SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens will host a moth walk to kick off National Moth Week on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. CDT at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007).

Aerial view of test plots at the Volga Research Farm.
Jul 29

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Field School

SDSU Extension will host an IPM Field School at the SDSU Volga Research Farm (21200-, 21298 464th Ave., Volga, SD 57071) on Wednesday, July 29, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.