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
Cattlemen's Education Day
SDSU Extension and the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association will host an education day on February 19 at 8:00 a.m. at the SDSU Animal Science Complex (1097 N Campus Drive, Brookings, SD 57006)
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.
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
Live Cattle Basis
Futures prices are from organized trades that provide price information for buyers and sellers of commodities. Local cash prices can be compared to futures prices using a basis measure. With an expected basis measure, producers can observe futures prices and infer cash prices.
Replacing Distillers Grains with Heat-Treated Soybeans to Increase Finishing Cattle Growth
Heat-treated soybeans offer interesting attributes that could enhance cattle growth. The SDSU Feedlot Research group recently examined how they can fit into modern cattle feeding diets.
SDSU Extension co-hosting Cattlemen’s Education Day
February 03, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension, in partnership with the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association, is hosting Cattlemen’s Education Day on Feb. 19, 2026.