Our Experts
Cattle HQ
The podcast for cow/calf producers interested in cutting-edge information about cow/calf production from experts and producers in nutrition, reproduction, health and economics. Hosted by SDSU Extension Field Specialists Madison Kovarna, Robin Salverson and Addie Womack, Cattle HQ will release new episodes every other week.
Topics
Herd Health and Quality Assurance
Marketing and Economics
Featured Resources
Beef: Best Management Practices for Cow-Calf Production
This comprehensive book provides producers with insight and education into the latest beef management, handling practices and technology.
Beef Management & Reproduction Report Card
SDSU Extension tool for producers to track the critical management factors that affect reproductive success in beef cattle.
Beef Cattle Budgets
What does it cost to maintain a cow for the year? This is a common question asked by producers across the nation.
Our Programs
Upcoming Events
Cow/Calf Calving Camp @ Mitchell
SDSU Extension will host an interactive Cow/Calf Calving Camp on January 6 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at SDSU Extension Mitchell Regional Center (1800 E Spruce Street, Mitchell, SD 57301).
Cow/Calf Calving Camp @ Watertown
SDSU Extension will host an interactive Cow/Calf Calving Camp on January 14 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Lake Area Technical College in the MET Building (1226 Arrow Ave NE, Watertown, SD 57201).
Calving College Webinar and Workshop Series
Nebraska Extension in collaboration with SDSU Extension will host a Calving College webinar and workshop series with webinars scheduled January 19, 26 and February 2, followed by an in-person workshop at the Trip County 4-H Center (815 W. 12th St., Winner, SD 57580) on February 10.
Cattle Market Update Cattle HQ Live
Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd. This month will cover an overview of the inventory levels and changes that will give insights into expansion.
Winter Water Systems Cattle HQ Live
Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd. This month, we will highlight options for delivering water in a cost-effective manner for both grazed and confined cattle.
Tools for Managing Cattle Nutrition and Preparing for the Grazing Season Cattle HQ Live
Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd. This month we will discuss online tools to help with managing cattle nutrition and preparing for the grazing season.
Related Content
Southeast Research Farm Seminars @ Dakota Farm Show
Join SDSU Extension for a series of educational presentations during the Dakota Farm Show from January 6-7, 2026, at the USD DakotaDome (1101 N Dakota St, Vermillion, SD 57069).
Calving College Webinar and Workshop Series
Nebraska Extension in collaboration with SDSU Extension will host a Calving College webinar and workshop series with webinars scheduled January 19, 26 and February 2, followed by an in-person workshop at the Trip County 4-H Center (815 W. 12th St., Winner, SD 57580) on February 10.
Preparing for Calving Season Cattle HQ Live
Join us to learn more how organizing the calving season by preparing the calving list, facilities and even personal wellbeing, can make it a successful time of year.