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Youth Development
SDSU Extension's youth development programs help prepare youth to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood.
2018 Annual Climate Summary
In 2018, South Dakota saw the typical weather extremes of all kinds. New Year’s Day 2018 started out with record cold temperatures and wind chills; the year ended with a blizzard on December 31, with a lot of extremes in between.
Are Your Cows Ready for the Last Trimester of Pregnancy?
We are beginning to enter the last three months of gestation for the majority of spring-calving cows in South Dakota, and there are a few questions that cattle owners should ask themselves in preparation.
Coaching for Performance
One of the most difficult things for farm managers/owners to master is coaching employees for optimal performance.
Simplifying the Replacement Heifer Dilemma: To Buy or To Raise?
Purchasing or raising replacement females represents a significant investment for cow/calf operations and the impact may be felt for years after.
Determining the Best Method of Castration for Beef Calves
Spring is an important time for making the best management decisions for the health and well-being of your calves, with an extremely important one being the castration of the bull calves.
Calf Implants: Use/Don’t Use At Grass Time?
While the performance benefits of implanting calves through the suckling phase is well documented, many cattlemen choose not to employ this management practice in their operations.
Determining Hay Prices
Before pricing forages, producers will want to have a good understanding about the cost of growing a ton of hay, alfalfa or straw.
Considerations for Rumen Development in Weaned Calves
Proper nutritional management of weaned calves is critical in ensuring optimal health and performance.
Are People Born Leaders?
In leadership research during the 20th century, the question: are people born leaders? drew great attention to determine what made certain individuals leaders over others.