Articles tagged under: Taylor Grussing

SDSU Specialist: Invest in Bred Females

Published October 26, 2025

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…
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SD Ranchers Share Their Storm Stories

Published April 12, 2019

Snowfall finally started to trickle out of western South Dakota late Thursday evening. It was a long 24-hour period for ranchers tending to livestock. According to South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Executive Director James Halverson, the middle of the state took…
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Combating Cold Calving Conditions

Published February 28, 2019

The cold is no surprise for cattle producers who typically calve in January and February. However, the abundant snow and wind are creating challenges this calving season. To combat conditions, Taylor Grussing, South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist, recommends…
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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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Rains Pushing SD Hay Crop Along

Published July 23, 2018

Consistent rain showers in the Mitchell, South Dakota area have pushed this year’s hay crop along. South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist Taylor Grussing says the season started a bit slow, but growth picked up with hot and humid…
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Turning Cattle Out to Pasture

Published April 26, 2018

Cattle producers are preparing pastures or cover crops for spring turnout. South Dakota State University Extension Cow/Calf Specialist Taylor Grussing says step one is to make sure all cattle have some form of identification. "In addition, usually a blackleg vaccine…
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