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Adequate Feed Supplies

Published August 16, 2024

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

Published July 1, 2024

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…

Early Detection Is the Key

Published May 10, 2024

The combination of cool, wet soils is a perfect breeding ground for plant disease. "We anticipate a lot of the residue-born diseases, such as Tan Spot and Septoria, could be a problem this year," said Connie Strunk, plant pathologist, SDSU…

Alarmingly Low Hay Stocks

Published April 5, 2023

SDSU Extension Crops Business Management Field Specialist Jack Davis says hay stocks across the U.S are low, but the Midwest is sitting in an okay position. "As a nation, our December 1 stocks are the lowest they've been in history…

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Adequate Feed Supplies

Cash Crop Alternatives

Early Detection Is the Key

Alarmingly Low Hay Stocks

Calving Checks: How Often Should You Do It?

Now is the Time for Late Gestation Planning

Navigating Severe Winter Feeding Conditions

Calf and Cow Nutrition Both Important During Weaning

engAGe: Workplace Changes

TransFARMation: A Positive Outcome from a Negative Situation

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