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Group of hereford heifers waiting to be fed.

Protein Nutrition and Replacement Heifer Development

With summer coming to an end and weaning for this year’s calves right around the corner, it is not premature for producers to start thinking about next year’s replacement heifers that will be needed to replace any culled or open cows.

Picking the Perfect Steak

As grilling season is getting into full swing, many grillers are in search of the perfect steak. Whether you prefer flavor, tenderness or marbling, learn some expert tips to select a steak that's right for you!

Vern Hanson, Faulkton Health Care System Board Member

Funding Community Projects: Keeping Healthcare in Your Community

Faulkton’s hospital was getting old. Something had to be done or it would be lost.

brown red respberry can with drooping flower heads.

Pruning Red Raspberries

Red raspberries can produce a quart of fruit or more per linear row, but high yield fruit production requires annual pruning.

A young man analyzing the results of a pregnancy check on an electronic device.

Checking for Success: The Value of Pregnancy Checking the Cow Herd

Successfully managing drought conditions not only requires careful monitoring of pastures and inventory of feedstuffs, but management should also take into account the productive cow herd size.

two producers in a pasture with a cowherd

Rotational Grazing Benefits: South Dakota Producer Perceptions

To better understand producer perceptions on rotational grazing, we sent out 1,500 surveys to South Dakota ranchers inquiring about adoption status and perceptions of rotational grazing.

Cryptosporidiosis: A Potential Source of Illness in Calves and People Alike

Cryptosporidiosis is a pertinent example of a disease with zoonotic potential: one that can be passed from animals to people. Dairy and beef producers should consider the potential for Cryptosporidiosis to impact their animals, employees and family members.