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Water Monitoring Systems for Livestock
Depending on animal locations, checking water tanks can require hours of labor and significant fuel costs for remote pastures. Water monitoring systems offer producers a convenient way to check the status of the water sources remotely.
Corn Stalk Rental Rates
Corn stalk acres have long been a source of feed for livestock producers. But how much should producers charge to graze them, and what factors should they consider when developing a rental agreement?
Dangers and Safety Precautions With Liquid Nitrogen
If you artificially inseminate, you have been exposed to liquid nitrogen. Even though it is commonly used in livestock production, it is critical to follow safety procedures, because it is very dangerous.
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.
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.
SDSU Extension receives $525K to improve nutrition, physical activity in rural areas
October 04, 2023
SDSU Extension received $525,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand its work with the five-year High Obesity Program (HOP) into five new South Dakota counties.
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?
Wise Spending Habits
Does your paycheck run out before the end of the month? Do you spend more than you earn? Your wants may possibly be getting in the way of your needs. Priorities will need to be set to help manage money. Almost everyone can find some expenses to cut or reduce.
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.