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You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure: Range Record Keeping

Range record keeping helps detect and demonstrate landscape changes that have a direct impact on your ability to maintain or grow your herd.

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Jun 02 - 03

International Farm Transition Network - Annual Conference

The 2026 International Farm Transition Network (IFTN) Annual Professional Development Conference will take place June 2-3 at the Wyndham Gettysburg (95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg, PA 17325).

A corn planter planting seeds into wheat residue in a no-till field.

The Economic Advantages of No-Till: Diesel Fuel

While no-till and conservation systems are often discussed for their soil health benefits, the economic advantages are becoming increasingly important in today’s farm economy, particularly when it comes to fuel costs.

Cattle HQ

SDSU Extension's beef team provides valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd through the Cattle HQ podcast and monthly webinars.

Herd of bison behind a fencline in a pasture.

Getting Started With Bison Ranching

While bison ranching has some similarities with cattle ranching, there are significant differences that must be accounted for to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability.

Color-coded map of South Dakota map of South Dakota showing corn yield by county. For a detailed description, please call SDSU Extension at 605-688-4792.

Statewide Corn Production and County-Level Yield Variation in South Dakota

South Dakota’s corn production has experienced significant increase in both planted acres and production over the past decade.

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South Dakota Agricultural Land Soil Productivity Tool

The Ag Land Soil Tables Tool allows users to view soil data and download data by county to further understand the soil rating system. It can help appraisers make baseline agricultural land assessments and determine if adjustments from baseline are needed.

Soybean, wheat and corn plots at the Northeast Research Farm

Custom Rates Survey

SDSU Extension is conducting a survey to better understand current custom rates charged for various crop and livestock operations performed on farms and ranches in South Dakota.

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Crop Budgets

Crop Production Budgets help producers to determine the preliminary cost of production for the major commodities grown in South Dakota.

Producers reviewing paperwork in a farm office.

Ag Business

Modern agriculture requires savvy financial planning and strategy.