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Consumer Demand for Genome-Edited Crops: Implications for Farmers’ Adoption Decisions
Genome-editing is a breakthrough technology for crop improvement that makes site-specific modifications in the genomes of cells and organisms.
Silage Moisture Testing Tips
Two key points to keep in mind when making high-quality silage are moisture content before harvest and nutrient content before feeding.
How Will You Make Hay This Year?
With plenty of spring moisture, hay season will be here before you know it. Have you considered the type of binding material you will use to put up hay this year?
Storage Life of Vegetables
The storage life of various types of vegetables can be extended by several days or even months by keeping them at recommended temperature and humidity levels.
Soybean Gall Midge in South Dakota
Fact sheet about soybean gall midge in South Dakota
Prepare for Early Spring Blooms by Planting Hardy Bulbs in the Fall
Don’t put away your gardening tools quite yet! Fall is the perfect time to plant hardy, spring-flowering bulbs.
Fall Fire Safety
The moisture and cooler temperatures of fall make it easy to become lax about fire danger, however, conditions can still lead to easy ignition and rapid growth of wildfires.
Wildlife and the Bottom Line
As the fall harvest wraps up and this year’s calf crop is weaned, many producers may be nervous about what their paychecks will look like for 2016. In tough market conditions, it can be tempting to try to squeeze just a bit more production out of the land.
Haying With Wildlife in Mind
Anyone who has spent time cutting hay knows that hayland can be a magnet for wildlife in late spring and early summer. Hay fields are often considered an “ecological trap” for wildlife; that is, they appear to be high quality habitat for nesting or feeding due to tall, dense grass and legumes, but often lead to increased mortality once harvesting is under way.
Understanding Hay Inoculants and Preservatives on ‘Dry’ Hay
As haying season approaches, producers across South Dakota will begin preparing to get out the baler. In recent years, it has been quite difficult for many producers to put up quality, dry hay. This often results in growers considering using inoculants and hay preservatives.