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Equation of Reproductive Efficiency
The key factors to reproductive success in beef cattle are proper management, nutrition, health, and selection, while reproductive technologies can enhance management if the previous factors are in sync.

The Cost of Grazing Stalks
Grazing corn stalks can be a low-cost feed option that gets herds off pastures and saves harvested forages for winter months. Review some important management and nutrition considerations before starting it on your operation.

Backgrounding at Different Rates of Gain
The purpose of backgrounding is to increase calf body weight after weaning and before finishing. A recent study investigated the effects of different backgrounding systems on growing calf performance.

SDSU Extension welcomes new Diversified Ag Field Specialist to Winner office
September 29, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Jimmy Doyle as a new Diversified Agriculture Field Specialist.

Growth Promotant Technologies: Impact on Beef Production and Meat Quality - Background
It is well documented that growth promotant technologies can increase pounds of beef produced while reducing input costs and resource use. But what impacts do these technologies have on beef production and meat quality?

SDSU Extension invites public to attend 2023 SDSU Swine Day
October 06, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension invites swine producers and allied industry members to attend the 2023 SDSU Swine Day on Nov. 7 in Brookings.

3 Master Lamb Producers recognized at 2023 SD Sheep Growers Association convention
October 17, 2023
The South Dakota Master Lamb Producers Association recognized three producers on Sept. 22-23, 2023, during the 86th annual South Dakota Sheep Growers Association convention in Rapid City, South Dakota.

The Different Sides of Pinkeye Treatment
Pinkeye (or infectious keratoconjunctivitis) is a scourge that most cattle operations will deal with at some point. Regardless of the type of cattle affected or time of year, prevention always beats treatment.

Yankton County 4-H members receive SDSU Extension Hands to Larger Service award
October 23, 2023
Yankton County 4-H received the 2022-2023 SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Hands to Larger Service award based on their contributions to the statewide Paws for a Cause community service effort.

SDSU Extension invites participation in SowBridge needs survey
October 18, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is inviting swine producers to participate in the SowBridge distance educational series assessment.