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The Britton graduating class of Annie’s Project and event organizers stand for a group photo in front of a white screen. There are 13 women, plus one woman on the far right holding a baby

SDSU Extension graduates 10 women from Britton Annie’s Project

December 21, 2023

Ten women graduated from the most recent Annie’s Project program, hosted by South Dakota State University Extension, on Nov. 20 in Britton.

Stuffed porkchop with gravy on a holiday table setting.

Protein Options for Christmas

We often look forward to carbohydrate-dense foods around the holidays, but what about protein? Learn some protein-dense meal and snack ideas to keep your body fit and fueled this holiday season!

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Strategies to Avoid Sugar Rushes and Crashes: Protein, Movement, and Consistency

Sugar rushes and crashes can happen to both youth and adults—especially during the holidays. But what is going on in our bodies to cause them? And how can we avoid them?

Group of brown cattle gathered in a farmyard.

Rumen Degradable Protein Versus Rumen Undegradable Protein

Understanding the proportion of rumen degradable protein and rumen undegradable protein is important when determining the best feed option to meet cattle requirements.

An older couple asleep in their bed.

The Importance of Sleep in Managing Chronic Conditions

A good night's sleep is instrumental in giving us the energy we need to manage our chronic disease and our everyday activities that lead to a healthier life.

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Exercise and Diet: Confronting Chronic Disease

Staying active and eating healthy can help manage and improve chronic conditions regardless of your age. Learn some tips for getting started today!

Black cattle equipped with virtual fencing collars grazing rangeland.

SDSU Extension offering workshop on virtual fencing

December 20, 2023

“Virtual Fencing 101: Expectations and Considerations” is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, on Jan. 11, 2024, at the Box Elder Events Center. It is free to attend.

A black calf with a red ear tag and grain crumbs on its nose looks at the camera, as other calves feed around it

SDSU Extension to host webinar on backgrounding calves

December 15, 2023

Backgrounding Fundamentals is from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. CST/11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MT on Jan. 10, 17 and 24, 2024.

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SDSU Extension hosting 4th annual 4-H Capitol Day in January

December 12, 2023

South Dakota State University Extension’s 4-H program will host the fourth annual 4-H Capitol Day on Jan. 17, 2024, in Pierre.

The Human Side of the Business with Trey Patterson: Padlock Ranch

In this episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson and Kiernan Brandt sit down with Trey Patterson of Padlock Ranch.