On this episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist, and SDSU Ph. D student Sydni Borders discuss liver abscess issues observed in the beef industry with special guest Dr. Ty Lawrence from West Texas A&M. extension.sdstate.edu/cattle-hq-epis…

South Dakota Non-farming Landowner Information Session 🗓️ Saturday, August 31, 2024 ⏰ 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT / 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. MT 📍Zoom 📝 Registration is $30 extension.sdstate.edu/event/south-da…

With proper nutrition and husbandry, urolithiasis also known as “waterbelly,” can be prevented. If you start to notice symptoms work with your veterinarian to identify the stones for the correct treatment. extension.sdstate.edu/waterbelly-sma…

SDSU Extension 4-H is accepting applications for the 2025 Hunting Skills team that will compete at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships in Grand Island, NE June 22-27, 2025. Applicants must mail in their application by September 1, 2024. extension.sdstate.edu/event/2025-hun…

Tune into the season finale of Garden Hour on August 27 at 7:00 p.m. CDT / 6:00 p.m. MT! Register for the free Zoom link and hear how to prepare for fall harvest. 🫛🌽🥕🧅 extension.sdstate.edu/event/garden-h…

Could your school benefit from locally sourced beef? Or are you a producer looking to work with a school to provide beef? We updated the Frequently Asked Questions About Beef to School In South Dakota publication to help you get started. extension.sdstate.edu/frequently-ask…

It is important to review your student loans and understand your repayment options. Lorna Saboe- Wounded Head, SDSU Extension Family Resource Management Field Specialist, explains different loan types and repayment options. extension.sdstate.edu/student-loan-r…

Stop by and support our 4-H members at the South Dakota State Fair from Wednesday, August 28 – Monday, September 2, 2024, in Huron! 🍀🎡 Schedules, show orders and results for all 4-H events can be found at extension.sdstate.edu/state-fair

The 2024 Winter Wheat Variety Trials are now available. Data was collected from 13 locations across the state: Brookings, Faith, Hayes, Mount Vernon, Onida, Pierre, Platte, Selby, South Shore, Sturgis, Vivian, Winner and Wall. extension.sdstate.edu/winter-wheat-v…

63 participants attended the High Tunnel and Cut Flower Field Day at Freedom Acres SD LLC and Blue Dasher Farm on August 21! Participants learned more about high tunnels, caterpillar tunnels and cut flower production in South Dakota.

Early pregnancy diagnosis can help producers decide what to do with their heifers. Three management opportunities for open heifers include marketing and finishing heifers, selling as an open heifer, or re-exposing the heifer to a bull. extension.sdstate.edu/merits-early-p…

2024 Fall State 4-H Shoot 📍Mitchell Trap Club 🗓️September 6-8 Youth qualify by participating in a qualification match in their home county and then registering to shoot by September 1. extension.sdstate.edu/event/fall-sta…

Six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop 📍Huron Regional Medical Center Physicians Clinic 🗓️Tuesdays, from September 3 to October 8, 2024 🕐1:30 p.m. 📝This workshop is free, but registration is requested as spots are limited. extension.sdstate.edu/event/chronic-…

SDSU Extension offices across the state will be closed today Monday, September 2 for the Labor Day holiday.

Breakfast is an important meal for adolescents and can contribute to better school performance, increased nutrient intake and better energy levels throughout the day. extension.sdstate.edu/fuel-school-br…

Soil Health and Cover Crop Field Day 🗓️Thursday, September 5, 2024 🕐9:00-11:30 a.m. 📍Blue Sky Vegetable Co. near Worthing, SD extension.sdstate.edu/event/soil-hea…

7th Annual Insect Festival 🗓️Saturday, September 7, 2024 🕐1:00-4:00 p.m. 📍 McCrory Gardens in Brookings This is a free family-friendly event for all ages! extension.sdstate.edu/event/insect-f…

❗️Don’t forget to register❗️ Registration for the 2024 State 4-H Livestock Judging and Skill-A-Thon competitions closes September 6, 2024. These competitions will be held on September 13-14, 2024, at the SDSU Animal Science Arena in Brookings. extension.sdstate.edu/event/state-4-…

SDSU Extension and NDSU Extension will host a virtual book club this fall focusing on purposeful retirement. 📚 🕑10:00 a.m. CDT/ 9:00 a.m. MT 🗓️Every other week beginning September 11 - November 20, 2024 📝Registration is required extension.sdstate.edu/event/purposef…

Specialty Crop Field Day 🗓️Tuesday, September 10, 2024 🕑4:00-7:00 p.m. 📍In Brookings at the SDSU Specialty Crop Research Field located directly east of the SDSU Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center 📝Registration is appreciated extension.sdstate.edu/event/specialt…