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4-H youth judge sheep during the 2026 Clover Classic in Brookings. (SDSU Extension photo)
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Creative 4-H communities help youth experience joy of raising livestock

South Dakota communities have created opportunities for non-farm youth to experience the joy and responsibility of raising large animals. Read More

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)
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Drought challenges livestock producers

Agricultural irrigation system watering soy bean field in summer. (Adobe Stock │ #523881875 - Solid photos)
Central Region, Regional Roundup, South Dakota, Water

Microbial water testing for South Dakota producers

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

Nutritional supplement and vitamin supplements as a capsule with fruit vegetables nuts and beans inside a nutrient pill as a natural medicine health treatment. (iStock │ #1181042276 - wildpixel)

SDSU Extension to host Food is Medicine webinar

Aerial view of Green rice paddy field, farming cultivation in agricultural land at countryside. (Adobe Stock │ #502573919 - Mumemories)

SDSU Extension to discuss estate tax at Sustaining the Legacy conferences