Farm Management

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A field divided into management zones to used to manage nutrient applications more precisely

Satellite Farming: Download, Detect and Decide with Multispectral Imagery

Fact sheet about the benefits and accessibility of using multispectral imagery (MSI) from satellites and NDVI maps in modern farming.

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SDSU Basis Report: Monitoring Agricultural Market Dynamics

The SDSU Basis Report application provides an interactive platform for monitoring basis values, representing the difference between the cash price paid for grain locally and the nearby futures price.

Landowner viewing information on a laptop computer in a farm office.

SDSU Extension offers new holistic farm planning program

June 17, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce a new farm planning program designed to provide a more complete look at what farm and ranch families need.

A field divided into management zones to used to manage nutrient applications more precisely

Digital Farming: Free Satellite Imagery & NDVI Maps

Fact sheet about the benefits and accessibility of using satellite imagery and NDVI maps in modern farming.

Pregnant sheep ultrasound day 25

Detecting Pregnancy and Litter Size in Ewes Using Ultrasound

Guide providing insights on optimal timing for pregnancy scanning, what to look for at different gestational stages, and practical ultrasound techniques for the best results.

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South Dakota Agricultural Land Market Trends

The 2025 South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension Farm Real Estate Market Survey is the 35th annual survey of agricultural land values and cash rental rates by land use and quality in different regions of South Dakota.

Cattle grazing a section of a vast, well-managed pasture.

Grazing Calculator

The SDSU Extension Grazing Calculator eliminates the guesswork and mess associated with doing calculations by hand. It requires a few inputs on your end, and you will be able to save a downloadable Excel file for your record keeping.

a pair of black angus heifers

Heifer Selection Strategies

Producers should consider some common characteristics and questions to help select replacement heifers strategically.

Attendees viewing a presentation at the I-29 Moo University Dairy Beef Short Course.

I-29 Moo University Dairy Beef Short Course is March 25

March 10, 2025

The 2025 I-29 Moo University Dairy Beef Short Course is from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. CDT on March 25 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center.

Healthy, well-managed grassland with a variety of native plants and grasses.

Understanding Grassland Terminology

Before learning the best practices of grassland management, it's important to know some of the common terminology used in the land management and conservation arena.