SDSU Extension Hosts Risk Management Webinar Series

Free webinars focus on livestock nutrition, soil health, and water quality for agricultural producers

Mar. 24, 2026 at 8:24pm

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South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a series of free 'Strong Minds, Strong Farms' webinars in April 2026 focused on managing risk in today's agricultural environment. The webinars will cover topics like the value of wildflowers for grazing nutrition, applying soil health principles to rangeland, and the impacts of bad water on livestock.

Why it matters

These webinars provide valuable information to help agricultural producers, especially women, improve their farming and ranching operations through better livestock management, soil health practices, and water quality awareness - all critical elements for long-term sustainability and profitability.

The details

The one-hour webinars will be held on April 13, 20, and 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. CDT. Topics include: the nutritional value of wildflowers for livestock, strategies for improving soil health on rangelands, and misconceptions about livestock water quality. The webinars are free to attend but registration is required.

  • The webinar series will begin on April 13, 2026.
  • Additional webinars will be held on April 20 and April 27, 2026.

The players

SDSU Extension

The outreach and engagement division of South Dakota State University, dedicated to bringing research-based information and education to the people of South Dakota.

Kaylee Wheeler

SDSU Extension Range Field Specialist, who will discuss the value of wildflowers for grazing nutrition.

Krista Ehlert

Associate professor and SDSU Extension Range Specialist, who will talk about applying soil health principles to rangeland.

Robin Salverson

SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist, who will discuss the impacts of bad water on livestock.

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What they’re saying

“The Strong Minds, Strong Farms' webinar series was developed to bring information to the women to help grow themselves, their families and farms. SDSU Extension is dedicated to meeting people where they are at.”

— Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist

“There are several misconceptions when it comes to identifying livestock water quality. Unfortunately, these misconceptions can lead to disasters. Don't rely on what is happening at your neighbors to determine if your livestock water is good.”

— Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist

What’s next

Registration for the webinar series is open now at www.extension.sdstate.edu/events.

The takeaway

These free webinars from SDSU Extension provide valuable, research-based information to help agricultural producers, especially women, improve their operations through better livestock management, soil health practices, and water quality awareness - all critical elements for long-term sustainability and profitability.