On this episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist, discusses reproductive research with Dr. Rebecca Swanson, the newest faculty member of the Department of Animal Science at SDSU. extension.sdstate.edu/beef-cattle-re…

Precision agriculture practices are growing as technology continues to evolve, and SDSU Extension is leading the state’s efforts to monitor and understand the role it plays. extension.sdstate.edu/news/sdsu-exte…

The SDSU Extension Ag Business team has developed multiple decision aid tools to help producers budget and plan for expenses. extension.sdstate.edu/agriculture/ag…

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Dectes stem borer adults have been collected from soybeans in southeast South Dakota. Soybean areas that were infected last year should be scouted. extension.sdstate.edu/dectes-stem-bo…

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is offering pesticide container recycling services across the state. A list of dates and locations is now available. extension.sdstate.edu/2025-pesticide…

Kylee Wheeler, SDSU Extension Range Field Specialist, discusses current drought conditions, pasture recovery and what to consider for fall. extension.sdstate.edu/summer-pasture…

Addie Stamps, SDSU Extension Livestock Production and Stewardship Field Specialist, compares two popular cattle working systems: the bud box and the round tub. Learn more about the pros and cons of each system to help decide which is right for your operation.

The Pick it! Try it! Like it! materials highlight tips for selecting, preparing and preserving a wide variety of South Dakota fruits and vegetables. Resources can be used in the classroom, at home and for community programs. extension.sdstate.edu/pick-it-try-it…

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Applications for hunting skills and recurve archery are now open for the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships, which will be held June 21-26, 2026, in Grand Island, NE. Applications are due to the South Dakota State 4-H office by September 1, 2025. extension.sdstate.edu/event/2026-hun…

Know the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion to keep yourself and others safe this summer. extension.sdstate.edu/heat-exhaustio…

The Ask Extension tool is available for South Dakota gardeners and landowners to submit questions related to horticulture, gardening and landscaping. In three easy steps, get your questions answered by an SDSU Extension staff member or master gardener! extension.sdstate.edu/garden-yard/pr…

The 2025 South Dakota Winter Wheat Forage Variety Trial results are now available. Crop performance testing results are released annually through the activities of SDSU Extension and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at SDSU. extension.sdstate.edu/winter-wheat-v…

Livestock injured by storm debris are at risk for tetanus. This disease may not appear for days or weeks following a severe weather event. extension.sdstate.edu/tetanus-storm-…

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Congratulations to the 35 youth who represented SDSU Extension 4-H at the 2025 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships in Grand Island, NE! extension.sdstate.edu/news/sdsu-exte…

On this episode of Cattle HQ, Madison Kovarna, SDSU Extension Beef Nutrition Field Specialist, sits down with Dr. Ben St. Pierre from South Dakota State University to discuss all things microbiome and the cattle digestive system. extension.sdstate.edu/ruminating-mic…

The new SDSU Extension Rural Library Hotspot Lending program provides rural libraries with hotspot devices that community members can check out to bring connectivity to the comfort of their homes. This is an important program in South Dakota because, according to the 2022 Census,

On this episode of Home Starts Here, Kara Harders, SDSU Extension Community Vitality Field Specialist, chats with Adam and Madison Grimm, South Dakota’s dynamic wildlife‑art father-daughter duo. Adam is the 2025-26 Federal Duck Stamp art contest winner. extension.sdstate.edu/home-starts-he…