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Summer Maintenance in Outside Yards
Spring mud and poor drainage are two of the biggest production drags associated with feeding cattle outside. Summer months represent an opportunity to address and correct any problems that might be present in open lots.

Colostrum Puts the Best Hoof Forward
Newborn calves have little to no immune system upon birth. One of the keys to starting them out right is ensuring that they receive enough colostrum, which is packed full of nutrients and antibodies.

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.

SDSU Extension Launches New Streamlines Podcast
July 14, 2021
Hosted by John McMaine, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Water Management Engineer, and Anthony Bly, SDSU Extension Soils Field Specialist, the audio series aims to bring listeners insight and discussion on all things water.

Beefing up Herd Health
In this episode of Cattle HQ, Madison Kovarna sits down with Dr. Russ Daly from South Dakota State University Extension. Dr. Daly shares his expertise on herd health.

4-H Beef Project
Through the 4-H beef project, members can learn how to feed, care for, and keep accurate records of one or more head of cattle.

Preserving Your Ability To Care for Your Animals When Flooding Occurs
When winter snowfall begins to melt, severe spring flooding can be a real possibility. Of the people witnessing the rising water, livestock producers and other animal caretakers have perhaps the most daunting task.

Weathering the Weather as Agriculturists
In this episode of Cattle HQ, Madison Kovarna sits down with Dr. Darren Clabo from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Dr. Clabo shares his expertise on weather and fire across South Dakota.


Summer Pasture Report: Discussing Rain, Pasture Recovery, and Preparing for Fall
Drought conditions across northern South Dakota have seen some relief due to the precipitation received in the past few months. Despite some decent rainfall occurring, most of the state is still behind normal for the water year.