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How Could Metagenomics Impact the Cattle Industry?
This episode of Cattle HQ, was inspired by the article “Magic of metagenomics wows judges at BIF Shark Tank competition” written by Connie Sieh Groop for Tri-State Livestock News.
Choosing Whether to Preharvest Broadcast Vs. Post-Harvest Drill Cover Crops
Cover crops are frequently planted following the harvest of the grain commodity crops. A decision for producers to make is to whether to preharvest broadcast or postharvest drill the cover crop.
SDSU Extension to host informational session for non-farming landowners
August 27, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension will host an informational session for agricultural land owners who don’t farm the land themselves.
How Much South Dakota Agricultural Land Lost to Development?
Fact sheet on the amount of South Dakota agricultural land lost to development between 2001 and 2021.
Preparing for the Fall Run
Having a plan in place for weaning and marketing will reduce stress for both your operation and your calves when the grazing season comes to an end and movement of calves begins.
SDSU Extension hosts new Aging Mastery workshop for older adults
August 12, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce a new workshop in the Aging Mastery program for older adults.
SDSU Extension welcomes new specialty crop expert
August 12, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Nick Volesky as a new Horticulture and Specialty Crop Field Specialist.
SDSU Extension welcomes new plant pathologist
August 12, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Cody Molnar as a new Horticulture Plant Pathology Field Specialist.
Soybean Aphids Exceeding Thresholds in Some Parts of South Dakota
There have been a few fields this week that were infested with soybean aphids that are getting closer to threshold. We have also received reports of insecticides being applied to manage soybean aphids in South Dakota.
Grasshopper Populations Continue to Cause Issues in South Dakota
Recent reports of crop loss along field edges indicate that grasshopper populations in some areas of South Dakota are well above threshold. Unfortunately, crops are often the target of these moving populations.