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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,…

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."…

Moderate Drought Area Expands in the Dakotas

Published September 8, 2018

The U.S. Drought Monitor says moderate drought areas are increasing in North Dakota and parts of South Dakota. South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says there are some farmers cutting corn for silage. Severity of drought is…

Tips to Evaluate Crop Injury

Published July 6, 2018

When it comes to evaluating drift injury to any crop, South Dakota State University Extension Weed Science Coordinator Paul Johnson tells farmers to look for deformed plants and discoloration. It’s hard to distinguish between different growth regulators. "All of them are…

Articles tagged under: SDSU Extension

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

Moderate Drought Area Expands in the Dakotas

Tips to Evaluate Crop Injury

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