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Calving Season Update

During this episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow Calf Field Specialist visits with Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow Calf Field Specialist about focusing on setting up the cow herd and the ranch to have a successful calving season.

Three female 4-H youth presenting sheep in a show ring.

South Dakota 4-H Youth Livestock Literacy

South Dakota 4-H Youth Livestock Literacy requirements.

A girl in a black cowboy hat holds a white horse in a show ring

South Dakota 4-H Youth Horse Literacy

4-H Horse Project Youth Literacy requirements.

Hand writing the word “scholarship” on a chalk board.

SDSU students awarded Master Pork Producers scholarships

February 25, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the five SDSU students who received South Dakota Master Pork Producers Association scholarships on Jan. 14, 2026, during the 57th annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls.

Two men hold a plaque for honorary Master Pork Producer

2025 Master Pork Producers announced

February 23, 2026

Four South Dakota pork producers were recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to the state’s swine industry.

Organic crop field

SDSU Extension invites growers to Sioux Falls Organic Conference

February 17, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension and the Southeast Research Farm at SDSU invite farmers to attend the Sioux Falls Organic Conference on March 12.

Five youth smile for the camera holding a sign that says "South Dakota"

SDSU Extension 4-H members participate in national FCS competition

February 17, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension 4-H members won second place in the national Family and Consumer Sciences Skill-a-thon.

A map of South Dakota indicating libraries that are participating in the Rural Libraries Hotspot Lending Program

SDSU Extension collaborates with AARP South Dakota and rural libraries to provide better internet access

February 17, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is collaborating with AARP South Dakota and South Dakota’s public libraries to give the state’s rural citizens better access to the internet.

Women standing in a circle learning about rangeland plants

SDSU Extension to host Strong Minds, Strong Farms webinar series

February 10, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a series of free health and wellness webinars for anyone involved in agriculture.

Cow grazing on sudangrass.

SDSU Extension welcomes new forage field specialist

February 10, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Kim Ricardo as a new Forage Field Specialist.