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Blooming Prairies: Native Forb Research
This episode of Cattle HQ, Kaylee Wheeler from South Dakota State University Extension discusses research efforts focused around native forbs on South Dakota rangelands.
Managing Cover Crops in Moisture Deficits
Planting cover crops after small grain harvest can be risky in central South Dakota. The decision to incorporate them into an annual cropping system should consider historical precipitation, soil water holding capacity, and soil moisture at time of planting.
Plant the Seed
In this Grow Getters lesson, students will learn to identify the parts of a seed and the growth and development of a seed to a plant.
Balanced Branched Chain Amino Acids in High Corn-Distillers-Dried-Grains-With-Solubles Diets Adjusted by Soybean Meal Level
Recent research at the SDSU commercial wean-to-finish research facility investigated the growth impact of different branched-chain-amino-acids-to-lysine ratios in swine diets high in corn distillers dried grains with solubles.
Beef Cattle Reproductive Research with Dr. Rebecca Swanson
During this episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson introduces Dr. Rebecca Swanson, one of the newest faculty members in the Department of Animal Science at SDSU.
What is the Low-FODMAP Diet?
If you have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome or small intestinal bacteria overgrowth, the low-FODMAP diet may be worth considering. Learn some answers to common questions about this diet.
Are People Born Leaders?
In leadership research during the 20th century, the question: are people born leaders? drew great attention to determine what made certain individuals leaders over others.
Ants Preparing for Another Busy Year
A wet growing season last year combined with a mild winter has boosted ant activity across the state, and we have already received numerous questions from both curious and concerned residents in South Dakota.
SDSU Extension helping cattle producers grow bigger, better beef
May 28, 2025
Warren Rusche would contend that some of the best cattle in North America are born in South Dakota. That gives Rusche and the rest of the applied feedlot research group at SDSU a unique opportunity, and they are making the most of it.
The Research and Impact of Uterine Microbiome on Livestock Fertility
This episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson learns from Dr. Rebecca Poole about the cutting edge research around the uterine microbiome and the potential impact on fertility.