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Mixed calves at an in-field bunk feeder.

Backgrounding at Different Rates of Gain

The purpose of backgrounding is to increase calf body weight after weaning and before finishing. A recent study investigated the effects of different backgrounding systems on growing calf performance.

Grassed waterway leading to a large watershed in the distance.

Impacts in Water & Cropping Systems

SDSU Extension’s agronomy team works to boost farmers’ yields and profits by providing access to research-based information, resources and local agronomic information.

Beef cattle out at pasture at Cottonwood Field Station

Impacts in Natural Resource and Range Management

South Dakota is home to many unique land, water and wildlife resources. Our experts and partners offer research-based information to help people enjoy, preserve and profit from these natural resources.

Small group of black angus cattle grazing in a rolling, well-managed rangeland.

Impacts in Livestock Systems

South Dakota producers face new challenges each day. SDSU Extension is your partner, providing resources and expertise to help meet production goals in beef, dairy, swine, sheep and goats.

An Extension specialist speaks to two attendees at the 2022 Research Farm Field Day

Impacts in Horticulture and Food Systems

SDSU Extension helps South Dakotans learn how to plan, plant and maintain gardens and is available to help answer insect, disease and gardening questions.

2022 Energize Conference attendees.

Impacts in Community Vitality

Our community vitality team offers continuous learning opportunities and provides coaching directly to South Dakotans and their communities

A mother and daughter doing pushups.

Impacts in Individual and Family Wellness

The Family, Food and Wellness team provides research-based programs and resources to promote long-term wellness habits for individuals, families and communities.

School lunch staff serving trays of healthy food a group of children.

Impacts in Food and Nutrition

SDSU Extension professionals use a holistic approach when providing quality and reliable information to all South Dakotans to support access to nutritious and safe food.

4-H volunteer talking to a 4-H youth.

Impacts in 4-H Youth Development

1 in 5 South Dakota youth experience 4-H positive youth development programs.

Group of youth learning how to make outdoor kits

ETHICS SD

ETHICS SD engages youth participants in a wide range of topics related to furbearer harvesting.