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
Tri-State Beef Technology Series @ Red Oak, IA
SDSU Extension, ISU Extension, and UNL Extension will host a beef technology series on November 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CST in Red Oak, Iowa.
Cow and Calf Health Cattle HQ Live
Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd.
Cow/Calf Calving Camp @ Watertown
SDSU Extension will host an interactive Cow/Calf Calving Camp on December 10 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Lake Area Technical College in the MET Building (1226 Arrow Ave NE, Watertown, SD 57201).
Looking to Calving Season Cattle HQ Live
Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd.
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).
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Environmental Training for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)
SDSU Extension will host an environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) on December 3, 2025 at the Crossroads Convention Center (100 Fourth St. S.W., Huron, SD, 57350).
Why Cropland Grazing Now?
The evidence is consistent: cropland grazing delivers measurable economic returns, proven soil health benefits, and growing adoption in South Dakota.
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).