Search
Unwinding the Uterine Clock - The Ins and Outs of AI with Dr. Bob Cushman
In this episode of Cattle HQ, join Kiernan Brandt, Robin Salverson, and Olivia Amundson, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialists as they talk with Dr. Bob Cushman on the bovine uterine clock.
Utilizing Embryo Transfer or Artificial Insemination in Your Operation
In this episode of Cattle HQ, join Kiernan Brandt and Olivia Amundson, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialists as they sit down to talk with Dr. Jessica Drum about comparing embryo transfer with artificial insemination.
Managing Your Bull’s Fertility
Even though we might be a couple of months before the start of your breeding season, now is the time to really be thinking about your herd bulls.
How Are You Empowering Others as Leaders or Employees?
You will be amazed how well people can perform as employees or leaders when you take the time to establish job expectations and then empower them to accomplish them.
Freeze Branding Cattle
Freeze branding is a low-stress way to add permanent identification to cattle that will elicit minimal hide damage.
Pregnancy Diagnosis in Your Cow Calf Herd
Early pregnancy diagnosis and being able to identify AI sired calves from calves sired by clean-up bulls is crucial for maximizing herd productivity and increasing economic return from your cows.
Late Soybean Planting: Management Considerations
While saturated soil conditions are prevalent in many areas of the state, extended weather outlooks suggest that producers may be able to return to the fields and resume soybean plantings in the near future. Should management practices change due to the late planting season?
Soybean Rolling: Yield Effects
Land rolling soybeans has become a common management practice in many areas of South Dakota. The main reason for using a land roller on soybean fields is to push down rocks and level the soil surface for harvest, in theory reducing the amount of rocks and other debris that can potentially damage a combine header.
Pea Aphid Populations Increasing in Alfalfa
While scouting alfalfa this week, we noticed pea aphid populations are starting to increase. The forecast is looking favorable for this pest, so it will be important to continue monitoring populations prior to and after the first cutting.
Defining a Breeding Season
While moving the calving season will not eliminate the unpredictability of weather, we can utilize a defined breeding season to plan when cows will calve and be better-able to manage cattle in the harsh winter and spring calving conditions.