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Attendees listen to a presentation at the 10th annual South Dakota State University Swine Day. (Courtesy of South Dakota State University)
Central Region, Regional Roundup, South Dakota, Swine

Swine industry gathers for South Dakota State event

The 10th annual SDSU Swine Day brought producers and researchers together to discuss swine health, research and industry economics. Read More

Lots of pigs in animal shed eating, standing and lying. Meat industry concept.
Biz News, Livestock, South Dakota, Swine

SDSU Swine Day Highlights Research and Industry Insights

4-H youth judge sheep during the 2026 Clover Classic in Brookings. (SDSU Extension photo)
4H, Regional Roundup, South Dakota, Youth, Youth Programs

Creative 4-H communities help youth experience joy of raising livestock

Texas A&M AgriLife Research’s Grazingland Animal Nutrition Lab utilizes manure analysis to provide precise data on forage quality and livestock nutritional demands, empowering livestock producers to make informed management decisions and improve operational efficiency. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Drought challenges livestock producers

Agricultural irrigation system watering soy bean field in summer. (Adobe Stock │ #523881875 - Solid photos)

Microbial water testing for South Dakota producers

  • By Londa Nwadike │ South Dakota State University Extension
Hannah Voye, who graduated from SDSU in May 2025 with a master’s degree in plant science, talks about her research on soil tarping at an SDSU Extension event. (South Dakota State University Extension)

SDSU provides updated recommendations on soil tarping

Beef cattle in South Dakota beat the summer sun next to a man made pool while taking break from grazing in the pasture. (iStock-#2251402213 │ RyanJLane)

Livestock water testing

  • By Robin Salverson │ South Dakota State University Extension
Golden hay bales scattered across expansive fields. (iStock-#2188805605 │ edb3_16)

How to test hay and forage for nitrate levels using test strips

Many combine harvester machines in a row on agriculture farm with woman standing by her car and taking out some stuff. (iStock │ #1895288797 - AJ_Watt)

SDSU collecting data on custom rates

Hannah Voye, who graduated from SDSU in May 2025 with a master’s degree in plant science, talks about her research on soil tarping at an SDSU Extension event (SDSU Extension)

SDSU provides updated recommendations on soil tarping

Aerial view of property released farm buildings in South Dakota. (Adobe Stock │ #280402999 - Wollwerth Imagery)

Conference to address farm succession, trusts and retirement planning