Articles tagged under: SDSU Extension
Cover Crop Seed Availability Varies Across Region
Published June 25, 2019
In areas of South Dakota, there’s short supply of millet and rye cover crop seed. South Dakota State University Extension Agronomy Field Specialist Sara Bauder says there are other warm and cool season grasses for farmers and ranchers to consider.…Nitrogen Application Can Boost Winter Wheat Quality
Published June 18, 2019
Wet conditions this spring are making nitrogen application to winter wheat fields difficult for farmers. South Dakota State University Extension agronomy specialist Ruth Beck says there are denitrification and leaching concerns with the heavy rains. A nitrogen application made to…Reminders for Producers Turning Cattle Out to Pasture
Published June 17, 2019
It’s a busy time of year for cattle producers, who are turning pairs out to pasture. During the summer months, South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist Taylor Grussing says producers should watch for pinkeye and foot rot. "We're already…Planting into Wet Soils
Published April 4, 2019
Farmers could be dealing with wet soils this spring planting season. South Dakota State University Extension agronomy field specialist Sara Bauder recommends letting fields dry as much as possible to ensure a proper seed bed. In the meantime, there are…Less Than Ideal Conditions for Feedyards
Published March 25, 2019
Warming temperatures and rising rivers are creating less than ideal conditions for feedyards. Warren Rusche, a beef feedlot management associate with South Dakota State University Extension, explains that positioning of feed supplies close to livestock is important with rising water…SD Farmers and Ranchers Face Flooding Challenges
Published March 23, 2019
For South Dakota crop and livestock producers, the recent blizzard and flood events are creating numerous challenges. "There are several producers referencing calf losses as high as 10 percent," says Alvaro Garcia, agriculture and natural resources program director for South…Ag Awards Presented at SDSU Faculty Program
Published February 22, 2019
Within the South Dakota State University Celebration of Faculty Excellence program, 27 individuals were honored. The F.O Butler Award for Excellence in Extension and Outreach went to swine specialist Bob Thaler. The F.O. Butler Award for Excellence in Community Service…Tips for Selecting Replacement Heifers
Published November 30, 2018
At this time of the year, cattle producers are selecting and feeding replacement heifers. SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Specialist Taylor Grussing says selection should be based on age and phenotype. "The oldest heifers are most likely to reach puberty earlier and…Reminders for Grazing Cattle on Corn Stalks
Published November 23, 2018
From weaning calves to pregnancy checking cows, cattle producers are staying busy this fall. In the midst of it all, harvest is still taking place. As corn harvest progresses, Taylor Grussing, a cow/calf specialist with South Dakota State University Extension,…