South Dakota Center for Farm/Ranch Management

South Dakota Center for Farm/Ranch Management Farm management in South Dakota has been helping producers develp data through statistical analysis proceedures since 1975.

Farming is a business and it is our goal as Farm Business Management instructors to provide you with an education and understanding of financial managment relating to your operation so you may make decisions based on the most accurate information. Individual producers receive a detailed financial business analysis of their operation as well as comparative data through the averages allowing each op

eration to benchmark themselves locally and regionally. There were approximately 90 farm operations included in the 2010 annual report from central and southeastern SD. The program is currently expanding to cover all of eastern SD in 2011 and western SD in 2012. Now is the first time in many years that there are numerious openings in the program due to the expansion. Farm Business Management Education is concerned with :
Creating an awareness of the need for accurate financial and enterprise records. Stimulating families to establish goals and set priorities. Developing the farm/ranch operator's understanding of the function of management. Develop student skills in analyzing and interpreting farm/ranch business records. Developing skills in analyzing data to improve the organization and effiencieny of the farm/ranch operation.

06/20/2026
06/19/2026

Join us this summer for the SDSU Field Days and get a first-hand look at the cutting-edge research happening across South Dakotaโ€™s agricultural field stations. Enjoy guided tours, meet university and SDSU Extension experts and see the latest innovations in action. All events are free and registration is encouraged so we can plan food and resources. ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿฎ

โžก๏ธFull Field Day Details: https://www.sdstate.edu/news/2026/05/south-dakota-agricultural-experiment-station-field-days-announced
โžก๏ธRegistration: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=6fu-G57LYkq9EKKmCxooxRrxWEpJ20ZCsbKNHrC4tb1UOEpJR1NHVTEwNE9BNzhQQzdHRFhOU1pKNi4u

06/19/2026
06/19/2026
06/19/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO!

In just one week, the 37th National Red Power Round Up rolls into Huron, South Dakota!

Join us June 25โ€“27 for three days celebrating the legacy of International Harvester with incredible displays, vendors, demonstrations, memorabilia, and fun for the whole family.

Make the most of your Red Power experience by purchasing your tickets in advance for:
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission
๐Ÿ”ตPre-Paid Camping
๐Ÿ”ฅ Great Plains Truck & Tractor Pull hosted by the South Dakota State Fair
๐Ÿฅฉ Steak Feed hosted by the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association

Get your tickets today: https://tinyurl.com/4kuus4ev

06/12/2026

Drought conditions can change quickly! Are you prepared?

Join SDSU Extension Drought Meeting on June 17 to hear the latest outlook and get practical management strategies for your operation.

Topics include:
โœ”๏ธ Grain and livestock marketing opportunities
โœ”๏ธ Summer weather outlook
โœ”๏ธ Pasture and range management
โœ”๏ธ Crop failure and grazing decisions
โœ”๏ธ W**d control and herbicide updates
โœ”๏ธ USDA-FSA livestock disaster programs
โœ”๏ธ Fuel expense management and more

Bring your forage and water samples for testing. Water samples will be tested on-site, and forage samples will be collected for analysis.

๐Ÿ“… June 17, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Hot Springs, Winner, or Yankton
๐Ÿ’ฒ Free to attend (registration requested for meal count)

Whether you're managing crops, livestock, or both, this meeting will provide timely information to help you make informed decisions during challenging conditions.

Register today at https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/drought-meeting

06/12/2026

Curious about virtual fencing?

๐Ÿ‘‰ SDSU Extension and SD Section of the Society for Range Management are hosting a two-day workshop on virtual fence. This workshop is meant for anyone interested in virtual fencing. Industry representatives and virtual fence practitioners will be presenting on lessons learned, economics, and more!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ June 23 & 24

๐Ÿ“Fine Arts Building on the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City

โœ“ Lunch will be provided!

๐Ÿ”— Registration is FREE! Check out the SDSU Extension event page to register: https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/virtual-fence-workshop.

For more information contact Logan Vandermark ([email protected]), Matt Scott ([email protected]), or Andrea Westlake ([email protected]).

Looks like a great agenda.
01/20/2026

Looks like a great agenda.

Can you believe it? We're only one month out from our Cattlemen's Education Day at South Dakota State University!

In case you haven't heard, we're gearing up for a full day with industry experts ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ, ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ, ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜บ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ข๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด the beef industry is facing at the rail. Check out the registration link for more details and to save your spot at no cost.

Tune in to a message from Dr. Warren Rusche about the big day on our latest Cattlemenโ€™s Call radio report โžก๏ธ https://www.sdcattlemen.org/docs/1.19.26_Cattlemens_Call_.mp3

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