Content by SDSU Extension

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.

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Apr 15

Private Applicator Training for Crops

SDSU Extension will host a free private applicator training for crops on April 15, 2026, from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CT (12:30 - 3:30 p.m. MT). Participants have the option to attend online or at various locations across the state.

Mar 18

Private Applicator Training for Specialty Crops

SDSU Extension will host a free private applicator training for specialty crops on March 18, 2026, from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CT (12:30 - 3:30 p.m. MT). Participants have the option to attend online or at various locations across the state.

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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.