Cattle Country Conversations
In Cattle Country Conversations, South Dakota State University Extension Rangefield Specialist Kaylee Wheeler discusses early-season pasture monitoring. Find out more at this link.
Articles tagged under: SDSU Extension
SDSU Announces Hiring of New Water Specialist
South Dakota State University has welcomed Ryan Lefers as the new Griffith Endowed Chair in Agriculture and Water Resources. Lefers is also serving as the South Dakota Water Resources Institute Director and SDSU Extension Water Management Specialist. Prior to joining…
SDSU Specialist: Invest in Bred Females
Weaning time is also decision time; should ranchers sell heifer calves and take advantage of the current market environment or retain those heifers for the future of their herd? Either way, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist Taylor Grussing says ranchers…
Witt Joins SDSU Extension Team
South Dakota State University Extension has a new crop and livestock field specialist. Parker Witt is based in Watertown. Previously, Witt was an NRCS soil conservationist in Minnesota and an agricultural conservation specialist with Wisconsin’s Sand County Foundation.
Alfalfa Sees Jump Start from Spring Rain
South Dakota’s drought conditions eased with recent rains. "We're starting to see our cool-season grasses really green up where we got some rain, and it also helped push things along with the alfalfa" said Sara Bauder, forage field specialist, SDSU…
Conditions Ripe for Early Weed Growth
According to SDSU Extension Weed Management Specialist Eric Jones, conditions are favorable for weed germination. Noxious weeds are starting to populate in the eastern half of the state. "We're seeing kochia, some of the prickly lettuce and no-till that includes…
Farmers Urged to Know Costs, Manage Risk
With these volatile markets, SDSU Extension Livestock Business Management Specialist Heather Gessner wants farmers and ranchers to pay attention to the numbers. "It's the part that they hate the most, but I truly believe when things are this crazy and…
Cybersecurity Vital for Precision Agriculture
As agriculture continues to grow and adapt, the use of data becomes more important for the industry. Keeping that data secure is equally as important. “Not as a way to hide stuff, but just to best protect ourselves in the…
Adequate Feed Supplies
SDSU Extension Feedlot Management Specialist Warren Rusche is satisfied with the feed supply situation throughout the state. "Feed supplies look to be really good. I know there are a few places in western South Dakota where hay supplies might be…
Cash Crop Alternatives
South Dakota State University Extension Forage Field Specialist Sara Bauder says farmers are starting to see the effects of the flooding. Crops that were submerged for a long period of time will be susceptible to other issues. “We encourage people…
