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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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Hard Freeze Needed to Finish Harvest

Published November 16, 2018

Excessive moisture is impacting harvest progress south of Brookings, South Dakota. South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says farmers really want a hard freeze to bring out harvest equipment. It's getting closer. "With the very cold weather…

Wet Weather Has Cattle Producers Adjusting

Published October 30, 2018

One factor that entered into the cattle complex this fall was rain and snow. "As a result, some producers chose to leave calves on grass with cows. They did better that way rather than in a feedlot with unfit conditions."…

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Nitrogen Application Can Boost Winter Wheat Quality

Reminders for Producers Turning Cattle Out to Pasture

Planting into Wet Soils

Less Than Ideal Conditions for Feedyards

SD Farmers and Ranchers Face Flooding Challenges

Ag Awards Presented at SDSU Faculty Program

Tips for Selecting Replacement Heifers

Reminders for Grazing Cattle on Corn Stalks

Hard Freeze Needed to Finish Harvest

Wet Weather Has Cattle Producers Adjusting

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