Articles tagged under: SDSU Extension
Calving Checks: How Often Should You Do It?
Published March 5, 2021
It is the age-old question: How often should you be checking cows during calving? A common rule of thumb is that cows and heifers should be check every 3 hours. Of course, that does change depending on the weather. South…Now is the Time for Late Gestation Planning
Published December 21, 2020
For most cattle producers, weaning is in the books and pregnancy checking is complete or soon to be underway. Now is the time to pay attention to those pregnant cows out on crop residue or grass. South Dakota State University…Navigating Severe Winter Feeding Conditions
Published December 18, 2020
This winter has been favorable for feeding cattle in the Northern Plains. But while the weather has been mild lately, winter-like weather is coming sooner rather than later. South Dakota State University Extension beef feedlot management associate Warren Rusche says…Calf and Cow Nutrition Both Important During Weaning
Published October 21, 2020
The fall months have been dry throughout much of South Dakota, with the latest USDA pasture and rangeland conditions coming in at 31 percent poor-to-very poor. That has altered plans for cattle producers. South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist…engAGe: Workplace Changes
Published October 19, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to change up the workplace. South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says it’s tricky when face-to-face interactions have been limited for most of the year. "We are doing more online, which gives us…TransFARMation: A Positive Outcome from a Negative Situation
Published August 31, 2020
Agriculture is a stressful business, but that has certainly intensified during COVID-19. South Dakota State University Extension mental health specialist Andrea Bjornestad says the pandemic has definitely increased stress levels. "It adds more stress on top of what agricultural producers…Drier Conditions Ahead for SD Harvest
Published August 22, 2020
As September gets closer, South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the seasonal weather outlook has temperatures above normal. "At the same time, at least in South Dakota, there will likely be drier than normal conditions. That's…In Challenging Conditions, SD Farmers are Becoming More Interested in Forages
Published March 16, 2020
As the snow melts and the grass turns green, livestock producers will start to access their land and devise a forage plan. South Dakota State University agronomy field specialist Sara Bauder says on the plus side, producers have become more…SDSU Extension Offers Calving/Breeding Considerations
Published March 11, 2020
Coming off a tough 2019, there are things within the cowherd that producers should be watch for and adjust accordingly. South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist Olivia Amundson says the first step is to make sure cows are in…