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SDSU Extension hosting Integrated Pest Management Field School
July 08, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension will host an Integrated Pest Management Field School on July 23, 2024, by Volga.
SDSU Extension accepting applications for Class 7 of beefSD Program
July 08, 2024
Participation in the beefSD program is an opportunity for producers to learn about all aspects of the beef industry and develop skills needed to be successful beef business managers.
Reminder: One herbicide in the postemergence application will likely not be effective
The SDSU Extension Weed Science Project is currently conducting a plethora of field research evaluating weed management in soybean. One study is investigating the effectiveness of 2,4-D and tank mixtures applied one time to 4-inch weeds.
Evidence That 2,4-D Alone May Not Effectively Manage Leafy Spurge
The SDSU Extension Weed Science Project is currently conducting a potted plant study looking at various herbicide treatments to manage leafy spurge.
National Beef Quality Audit
In this episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow Calf Field Specialist, explored the findings of the National Beef Quality Assurance Audit with Sydni Borders. Sydni was the Lead Research Student during the 2022 audit and a PhD student at SDSU.
SDSU Northeast Research Farm reschedules field day to July 18
July 11, 2024
Northeast Research Farm by South Shore has rescheduled its field day to July 18, 2024.
Trichomoniasis: A Tricky Cause of Reproductive Failure in Beef Cattle
Trichomoniasis in cattle is caused by a protozoal organism that lives indefinitely in the sheath of infected bulls. Once transmitted to a cow or heifer, it causes an inflammation in the female reproductive tract that results in the eventual loss of the pregnancy.
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.
Blister Beetles Are Ramping Up
Within the past week, blister beetles have become a common appearance in South Dakota alfalfa. While we managed to avoid early infestations this year, fields should now be monitored prior to harvest for the remainder of the growing season.
SDSU Extension, USDA FSIS to co-host food safety summit
July 22, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension invites meat and poultry industry professionals to attend a virtual summit about federal meat regulations and current food safety issues.