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SDSU Extension to host Beef Quality Assurance training in Mound City, Timber Lake

January 18, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension will host two Beef Quality Assurance training sessions on Jan. 30, 2024.

Two ranchers observing a herd of cattle at pasture.

Observing Bulls at Pasture

Checking cows is a daily activity during the summer which becomes even more important once the bulls have been turned out to begin the breeding season. Why? If a bull isn’t doing his job or if he gets injured while on the job, there needs to be a plan B because at the end of the day cows still need to bred.

Chalkboard with the word “Protein” written on it displayed among various animal and vegetable protein sources.

Macronutrients: Protein

Macronutrients include carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. This article will explore protein, an essential nutrient found in a variety of animal and plant sources.

Chalkboard with the word “Carbs” written on it among several healthy food sources of carbohydrates.

Macronutrients: Carbohydrates

Macronutrients include carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. This article explores carbohydrates, an essential nutrient that provides the body with energy.

Proper Ewe Nutrition Benefits Future Lamb Performance

Supplying ewes with greater levels of energy during gestation ultimately leads to greater lamb performance throughout their lifetime.

Small herd of cattle grazing in a snow covered field

SDSU, NDSU Extension hosting beef cattle feeding programs

January 22, 2024

The SDSU Extension Dakota Alternative Beef Cow Systems Symposium is designed to help farmers and ranchers navigate the rising costs of the pastures and forages used to feed beef cattle. There will be two in-person events and one virtual event via Zoom.

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

Putting the Preg Check Results to Work

Pregnancy check day is one of the most important days on the ranch as it is the day when we find out what cows are pregnant and how many calves we can expect come calving season. So now that the veterinarian has left the yard and the open cows are sorted off, what’s next?