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SDSU Extension precision livestock field day canceled
December 04, 2023
The Precision Livestock Management Field Day in Brookings has been canceled.
Feed Costs Still a Large Percentage of the Cow Budget
Monitoring, managing, and minimizing feed costs while maintaining a balanced ration is one way to maximize profit potential in the cow herd. Learn some expert tips for creating a least-cost ration.
Compensation for Family Members Returning to the Farm
Compensating for management and labor is one of the questions that must be answered when bringing a family member into the family operation.
Growth Promotant Technologies: Impact on Beef Production and Meat Quality - Research
A study conducted by SDSU researchers evaluated the impact additive combinations of growth-promotant technologies can have on beef carcass characteristics and tenderness.
Register now for Dec. 6 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations training
November 13, 2023
There will be an environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) on Dec. 6, 2023, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.
Knowing Your Numbers: What are your operational benchmarks?
Tightening margins have posed a challenge to many sheep producers over the last few years. Enterprise budgeting and knowing your operational benchmarks can help.
Interpretation of Water Analysis for Livestock Suitability
Fact sheet to help decipher both the results of a “quick test” and laboratory analysis for livestock suitability.
Performing a Field Test for Livestock Water Quality
Learn how to use some simple, readily available tools that can help analyze the quality of your livestock water sources right in the field.
SDSU Extension discusses new Weaned Calf Risk Protection Insurance
November 06, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will discuss the new Weaned Calf Risk Protection Insurance product during its November session of Ag Economic Dialogues.
End-of-Season Monitoring
The end of the grazing season is a great time to monitor your pasture/rangeland resources. Learn about some strategies and tools available to help assess where you stand at the end of the season.