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Ultrasound machine used for sheep

Register now for SDSU Extension Sheep Ultrasound Certification School

July 22, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a sheep ultrasound certification school from 8 a.m. Aug. 24 to noon Aug. 26, 2024, at the SDSU Sheep Research and Teaching Unit, located 1.5 miles north of the SDSU campus.

A large group of youth in matching blue and yellow shirts pose. They are holding a South Dakota flag in front of them

SD team ties for 2nd at 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships

July 19, 2024

Thirty-five youth representing South Dakota State University Extension 4-H competed at the national championships from June 24-28 in Grand Island, Nebraska. The annual competition drew 708 youth from 40 states to demonstrate their abilities in archery and shooting across multiple disciplines.

Liver Abscesses in the Beef Industry

During this episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson and Sydni Borders, talked with Dr. Ty Lawrence from West Texas A&M about the issue of liver abscesses in the beef industry observed during the 2022 Beef Quality Audit.

Professional portrait of Jack Davis

Davis retires after 30 years with SDSU Extension

July 17, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension Crops Business Management Specialist Jack Davis is retiring after 30 years of serving South Dakota’s agricultural community.

Assorted medical equipment for at-home diabetes testing and care.

SDSU Extension partners with Huron hospital on diabetes prevention, education

July 26, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension has selected Huron Regional Medical Center to receive a $15,000 grant and partner on a pilot project for diabetes prevention and education through Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota.

Beef carcass prepped for evaluation in a meat lab.

SDSU Extension, USDA FSIS to co-host food safety summit

July 22, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension invites meat and poultry industry professionals to attend a virtual summit about federal meat regulations and current food safety issues.

Aerial view of the SDSU Northeast Research Farm.

SDSU Northeast Research Farm reschedules field day to July 18

July 11, 2024

Northeast Research Farm by South Shore has rescheduled its field day to July 18, 2024.

National Beef Quality Audit

In this episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow Calf Field Specialist, explored the findings of the National Beef Quality Assurance Audit with Sydni Borders. Sydni was the Lead Research Student during the 2022 audit and a PhD student at SDSU.

Beefing up Herd Health

In this episode of Cattle HQ, Madison Kovarna sits down with Dr. Russ Daly from South Dakota State University Extension. Dr. Daly shares his expertise on herd health.

A large moth with bright red and purple patterns sits on a wooden fence post

SDSU Extension, McCrory Gardens host Moth Walk as part of National Moth Week

July 09, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension and McCrory Gardens in Brookings are joining moth enthusiasts around the world in celebrating National Moth Week with its annual Moth Walk.