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Squash Vine Borer Activity Estimate: June 21, 2023
Squash vine borer moths will soon emerge across much of South Dakota, and their larva can cause serious damage to squash plants. See our latest activity predictions and management recommendations based on forecasted conditions from around the state.
Neospora-Positive Status: Impact on heifers/cows and their calves
Neospora caninum is a protozoal germ that has the potential to affect reproduction in beef and dairy herds. Neospora-related reproductive problems can arise from two different kinds of infected cattle: 1) cows or heifers that became infected by eating contaminated feed, and 2) cows or heifers that were born with Neospora and pass it on to their offspring in utero.
Comparing Soybean Meal to Distillers Grains for Finishing Cattle
Do different protein sources lead to significant performance differences in finishing cattle? The results of a recent experiment at the SDSU Southeast Research Farm offer cattle feeders some encouraging findings.
Shooting Sports National Championships
The 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships are held yearly in Grand Island, Nebraska. View results, recognition and photos from the South Dakota 4-H National Shooting Sports Team.
Does Kernel Processing Silage Pay for Growing and Finishing Beef Cattle?
Kernel processing involves passing harvested silage through a set of rollers mounted on the chopper. But does this extra step result in improved efficiency and reduced costs of gain?
Feeding Hybrid Rye Grain to Cattle
Feedlot researchers at SDSU were approached to evaluate the potential for hybrid rye to be used in cattle finishing diets. See what they found in terms of cattle performance and feed efficiency.
Investigating Rangeland Systems and Practices
Curriculum to teach students about the facets of rangelands.
Squash Vine Borer Activity Estimate: June 16, 2023
Squash vine borer moths will soon emerge across much of South Dakota, and their larva can cause serious damage to squash plants. See our latest activity predictions and management recommendations based on forecasted conditions from around the state.
Grasshoppers May Cause Problems for Winter Wheat During Fall 2023
As winter winter begins emerging, it is important to monitor field edges for grasshopper activity and feeding injury. This is especially true in areas where large populations have been observed throughout the summer.
Boosting Ram Nutrition for Optimal Breeding Success
Around breeding time, nutritional considerations tend to lean towards the ewes, but what about rams?