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Strong, Effective Herbicide Programs Can Be Complimented With Narrow Row Spacing

While strong herbicide programs will result in effective weed management, a cultural tactic, such as row spacing can result in a complementary increase in effectiveness.

Fall Cattle Markets with Matt Dierson

In this episode join Kiernan Brandt and Olivia Amundson, former SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialists, as they talk with Matt Dierson, SDSU Extension Risk/Business Management Specialist about Fall cattle markets and current market values.

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Meal Preparation

Plan, cook and prepare nutritious food.

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Building Highly Effective Boards

Whether you are starting a new board or solidifying the roles and workings of an existing board, this program is a great way to get all members on the same page.

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Management Strategies for Cull Cows

In this episode of Cattle HQ, join Kiernan Brandt, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist, and Olivia Amundson, former SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist, as they talk about different management strategies for cull cows.

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Grasshoppers in Gardens

Due to large populations and dry conditions, grasshoppers are moving into gardens and feeding on whatever they can find. In a normal year, grasshoppers can be a nuisance in a garden, but during an outbreak year, they can present a real threat to gardens, shrubs and small trees.

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Livestock Stress Tool

Weather conditions in the Northern Plains can present more than a few challenges for livestock producers. From below zero or blizzard conditions during winter or even spring, to heat waves in the summer months, farmers and ranchers need to be prepared for rapidly changing conditions to provide the best care for their livestock and minimize their risks of losses.