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Where do floodwaters go and what do they leave behind?
Understanding the pathways and impacts of receding floodwaters is crucial for effective flood management and recovery efforts.

Feed & Water Testing Laboratories
A partial listing of available feed testing laboratories.

Detection of Standing Estrus in Cattle
Fact sheet to help with the detection of standing estrus in cattle. Available in English and Spanish.

Understanding Estrous Synchronization of Cattle
Fact sheet on the use of estrus synchronization of cattle. Available in English and Spanish.

Streamlines
Streamlines is a podcast that provides useable information for listeners to better understand and implement practices that improve water quality and quantity.

Heat Stress Forecasting Apps Available
Early summer heat stress in feedlot cattle is often triggered by rapid changes in temperature and humidity before cattle become acclimated to warmer conditions. Learn about some management tools that you can use to protect your herd.

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.

SDSU, UMN Extension to Host Interstate Cattle Feeders Day
October 26, 2021
Cattle feeders from South Dakota, Minnesota and northwest Iowa are invited to attend an Interstate Cattle Feeders Day Dec. 7 at the Holiday Inn Express Event Center in Brandon, South Dakota.

The Many Shades of Cattle Lameness
Lameness in cattle is a commonly encountered condition stemming from pain in one or more limbs, impacting how an animal moves. Learn some of the obvious and subtle symptoms to check for when lameness is suspected in your animal.

Drought Management Tips for Beef Cattle Producers
Fact sheet with tips for Beef Cattle Producers for Drought Management