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Salvaging for Silage: Tips to Minimize Loss, Maximize Value
August 09, 2021
With South Dakota rangeland and pastures rated 84% poor to very poor across the state, many cattle producers may be thinking about putting up silage for a feed source.
Saturated Buffer Performance, Challenges and a Path Forward
What are the challenges of a saturated buffer and can they work in other states?
Bioreactors and Your Bottom Line
Why are bioreactors unpopular and what can we do to incentivize farmers to put them in?
Salvaging Drought-Stressed Soybeans as Feed
One of the more popular questions we’ve been receiving lately involves using soybeans as forage. Although the soybeans planted for grain are not typically bred for forage use, we can salvage the crop for said forage if need be.
Subsurface Drip Irrigation: Worth the Investment?
What is subsurface drip irrigation, and how does it differ from subirrigation?
Constructed Wetlands: Engineering Nature’s Filter
How do constructed wetlands emulate the natural process of a wetland? In what ways do the different designs of a constructed wetland have to meet the needs of the area?
Winter Management of Herd Bulls
Proactive winter bull management can positively impact reproductive performance in the upcoming breeding season. Learn some expert tips for getting herd bulls prepared for the colder months ahead.
Backgrounding at Different Rates of Gain
The purpose of backgrounding is to increase calf body weight after weaning and before finishing. A recent study investigated the effects of different backgrounding systems on growing calf performance.
The Importance of Fish for Native Freshwater Mussel Reproduction
To reproduce, freshwater mussels rely on fish to carry their young into new areas and disperse them when they are old enough. By conserving suitable fish habitat, it also allows us to indirectly conserve mussels by providing necessary resources for mussels to reproduce.
Phosphorus and Tile Drainage (Part 2 of 4)
In this week’s episode of Streamlines, Dr. John McMaine and Anthony Bly continue their discussion on phosphorous.