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Featured Resources
Livestock Stress Tool
Weather conditions in the Northern Plains can present more than a few challenges for livestock producers. From below zero or blizzard conditions during winter or even spring, to heat waves in the summer months, farmers and ranchers need to be prepared for rapidly changing conditions to provide the best care for their livestock and minimize their risks of losses.
Noxious Weed Control in Pasture and Range
Noxious weed control in pastures is becoming more of a challenge. Most ground commercial spray businesses are no longer spraying pastures. If they are, there may be restrictions on the time they will spray, what products they will spray, or they may only spray if they also have all of the rest of your spraying business.
Upcoming Events
Cottonwood Field Day: Rangeland Monitoring
SDSU Extension will host a field day on Monday, July 29, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the SDSU Cottonwood Field Station.
Cottonwood Field Day: Using Drones in Livestock Production
SDSU Extension will host a field day on Thursday, August 22, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the SDSU Cottonwood Field Station.
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2024 Rangeland and Soils Days hosts more than 100 youth
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More than 100 youth participated in the 40th annual Rangeland and 19th annual Soils Days on June 12-13, 2024, in Watertown.
Sheep producers invited to apply to SDSU Extension Elevate Ewe cohort program
June 28, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension is inviting beginning sheep producers to apply to the 2024-2025 Elevate Ewe program.
Considerations for Beef Producers Following a Flood Event
In the aftermath of a flood event, there are several different items to be considered for beef herds. View some tips and resources for protecting your family, your herd, and your bottom line following a flood.