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Small Ruminant Abortions: Cleanup and facility considerations
Sheep and goat producers in the upper Midwest rely on annual lamb or kid crops to maintain economic viability. Reduction in the lamb or kid crop due to abortion (premature birth) and stillbirths are a common occurrence on many farms. Some of these problems have implications for human health as well as animal health.
Adding Value to the Beef Carcass: Getting to know the value cuts
New value cuts have provided value back to the beef supply chain. Alternative fabrication provides consumers with more options and increases per head carcass value.
Buying Beef at the Grocery Store
The tremendous number of choices available to beef consumers offers a cut for any meal, but can also leave the most confident consumer puzzled as to the proper cut that should be purchased. Use this guide to help you select the ideal beef cut for your occasion.
Growing Microgreens at Home
The fall through early spring season can provide an opportunity to grow certain food indoors. Growing microgreens can be an excellent way to add nutritious, fresh vegetables to your diet without taking up a lot of space in your home.
Field Pea Variety Trial Results
In 2023, field pea trials were planted at different locations in South Dakota.
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How to Grill Amazing Beef Tri-Tip
The beef tri-tip is a newer cut that has become increasingly popular in the recent years due to its excellent flavor characteristics. We have put together a list of tips that will you get started to making a great tri-tip on the grill.
Bringing Home Your 4-H Goat Project
Sales and transport is a stressful time for any animal. Reducing stress factors due to transitions start before the actual purchase of your new project. Managing proper nutrition and disease management are just a couple factors to help your project get off to a great start.
An identification guide of common Diseases of Dry Peas in South Dakota
A guide depicting common diseases of Dry Peas in South Dakota
Soybean Aphids in South Dakota
Factsheet on Soybean Aphids in South Dakota
Powdery Mildew: A Disease Concern in Field Peas
Producers of field peas may need to scout for powdery mildew this year. Powdery mildew is a late-season fungal disease that can impact peas if weather conditions are conducive. However, this disease can also occur in early planted fields in South Dakota under the right environmental conditions and when the crop canopy is heavy.