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SDSU Extension helps first responders train for crashes involving livestock

April 30, 2025

The first time Brandon Wingert responded to a vehicle accident involving livestock was in 2017 when a livestock trailer with 99 cattle tipped over. They successfully recovered all but four of the cattle, but Wingert, Hanson County’s sheriff and emergency manager, never forgot the incident.

Beef cattle eating feed

Registration open for 2025 Siouxland Feedlot Forum

April 28, 2025

Registration is now open for the 2025 Siouxland Feedlot Forum on June 17, 2025, in Sioux Falls.

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SDSU Extension hosts spring challenge to encourage physical activity

April 25, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a 2025 seasonal activity challenge called Spring Into Step to encourage physical activity.

Behind the Herd with Totton Angus (Part 2)

During this episode of Cattle HQ, Madison Kovarna finishes the conversation with Charlie Totton and Courtney Tyrrell from Totton Angus near Chamberlain, SD about the management strategies happening on the ranch.

Black angus cow with calf in a well-kept cattle pen.

Are Ionophores the Key for Managing Coccidiosis in Calves?

Ionophores are feed additives commonly used in cattle diets to increase feed efficiency and growth.

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Wisdom writing on the road again with SDSU Extension, SD Humanities Council

April 30, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension and the South Dakota Humanities Council are proud to present the second Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Roadshow, a dynamic event series that encourages older people to explore the wisdom they have gained.

Behind the Herd with Totton Angus (Part 1)

During this episode of Cattle HQ, Madison Kovarna sits down at the dinner table with Charlie Totton and Courtney Tyrrell from Totton Angus near Chamberlain, SD to chat about the management strategies happening on the ranch.

4-H ribbons and awards stacked on a table.
Aug 23

4-H County Achievement Days and County Fair Schedule

SDSU Extension's South Dakota 4-H program will be hosting county fairs and achievement days across South Dakota beginning in July 2025.

: A group of older adults gathered in a circle for a mental health support session.

SDSU Extension offers popular Aging Well recordings for limited time

April 04, 2025

Families seeking educational resources on aging can now benefit from viewing the popular Aging Well series online.

Producer holding soil in cupped hands over a bare field in early spring.

80 South Dakota farmers needed for nationwide soil health project: Enroll today

April 03, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is inviting South Dakota farmers to participate in a new soil health survey.