BROOKINGS, S.D. - The Spink County 4-H Homesite Evaluation team earned the National Champion title and Butte County 4-H Range Team received the Reserve Champion trophy during the 61st Annual National Land & Range Judging Contest held in Oklahoma City, Okla

BROOKINGS, S.D. - A Pork Quality Assurance Plus Certification training session will be held May 22 at 10 a.m. at South Dakota State University, Brookings, in the Animal Science Complex.

BROOKINGS, S.D. - SDSU Extension will host "Cattle Marketing: An Explorative Approach" at the Mitchell Region Extension Center, Mitchell, S.D. June 5 at 11:30 a.m. While cattlemen realize some of the most rewarding times in the history of their industry, due to unprecedented price levels, they may need to guard against complacency as there are several factors that could threaten that status. What if interest rates increased by 2 percent or 3 percent? What if the U.S. dollar increased in value? What if feeder and fed cattle prices moderated? What if input costs continue to increase? The mini-conference will address these concerns.

BROOKINGS, S.D. - South Dakota cattle producers are encouraged to include anthrax vaccine in their vaccination program when they turn out cattle to summer pastures this spring, says Dr. Russ Daly, SDSU Extension Veterinarian and Dr. Dustin Oedekoven, South Dakota State Veterinarian

BROOKINGS, S.D. - McCrory Gardens will celebrate National Public Gardens Day on Friday, May 11 with special activities and free tours for the public throughout the day.

BROOKINGS, S.D. - In February, SDSU Extension and South Dakota 4-H Foundation launched a Teens as Teachers healthy living program called "Strong Bodies, Strong Futures," to reach 2,000 students state-wide.