After spring planting is complete, agricultural producers in South Dakota should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline.

South Dakota State University Extension is hosting an educational soil health workshop for women and couples involved in agriculture on June 20, 2025, at the Sweetheart Ranch near Iona. This hands-on workshop is a collaboration with the Svoboda family of Sweetheart Ranch and The Resilient Ranch Coach, operated by Sarah Svoboda, and will focus on the relationship between soil health, grazing management and cattle production.

BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension Better Choices Better Health – South Dakota will host an educational webinar and community gatherings at locations throughout the state on July 10, 2025, for Chronic Disease Awareness Day.

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Southeast Technical College has awarded 172 full-ride Build Dakota Scholarships to incoming students. The competitive scholarship is in its 11th year, and the program has set recipient records for four consecutive years. All of this year’s scholars have an industry sponsor that financially supports the scholarship.

Rangeland Days, in Belle Fouche, is an opportunity for youth to learn more about South Dakota resources, our Rangelands. After a day of active learning, youth have the opportunity to complete and measure how much they have learned by participating in a contest within their age division. Congratulations to: