By Scout Nelson
South Dakota State University announces the dates for its 2026 College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Field Days. These summer events take place at Agricultural Experiment Stations across South Dakota. Farmers, ranchers, and community members can attend to learn local research results and practical ideas for their operations.
The first event is the Cottonwood Field Station Field Day in Philip on June 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. Visitors will tour updated facilities and learn about precision livestock technology along with other important topics.
The Dakota Lakes Research Farm Field Day takes place in Pierre on June 26 from 3 p.m. to dusk. Guests will hear about research on more than a dozen crops and long-running studies on conservation practices.
The Southeast Research Farm Grain and Horticulture Crops Field Day takes place in Beresford on July 7 from 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event will cover many crops, including soybeans, corn, potatoes, and peas.
The Oak Lake Field Station Field Day is scheduled in Astoria on July 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will learn about preserving native prairie and conservation methods being used across the state.
Also on July 9, the Northeast Research Farm Field Day takes place in South Shore from 4 p.m. to dusk. This area has unique growing conditions, making research here valuable for local farmers.
Later in the season, the West River Research Farm Field Day is set for Sturgis on Sept. 9 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Topics will include virtual fencing technology, stocking rate research, and more.
The final event is the Southeast Research Farm Forage and Livestock Field Day in Beresford on Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It will focus on many livestock and forage topics important to southeast South Dakota.
These field days give producers a chance to learn, ask questions, and connect with experts during the 2026 season.
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Categories: South Dakota, Crops, Livestock