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Pet Food & Pet Treats
In South Dakota the Department of Agriculture Feed & Animal Remedy Program is the agency that oversees the manufacturing, licensing and labeling of animal feeds and remedies. Local foods producers interested in selling pet foods or pet treats need to be in compliance with this program.
SDSU Extension hosts cattle webinar series on market, climate and health trends
May 03, 2024
The Market, Climate, Health: Cattle Update one-hour webinar series is online via Zoom at 11 a.m. CDT / 10 a.m. MT on June 4, 11 and 18, 2024. Tickets are $30 and registration is required to receive the Zoom link. To register, visit extension.sdstate.edu/events and search “cattle”.
Interpretation of Water Analysis for Livestock Suitability
Fact sheet to help decipher both the results of a “quick test” and laboratory analysis for livestock suitability.
Batch Cooking With Protein
Batch cooking is the practice of cooking large amounts of food and keeping some for later meals. Ground and pulled meat and poultry, such as pork, chicken, turkey, beef, or bison are excellent options for batch cooking!
SDSU Extension beef team members receive training to support cattle producers
August 08, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension beef experts recently completed training that will help them continue to support South Dakota’s cattle producers.
SDSU Extension hosts spring challenge to encourage physical activity
April 25, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a 2025 seasonal activity challenge called Spring Into Step to encourage physical activity.
SDSU Extension welcomes new crop and livestock field specialist
September 12, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Parker Witt as a new Crop and Livestock Field Specialist.
Stretching Corn Silage Supplies
During the 2002 drought there was a need to stretch corn silage supplies as a result of the drought that affected the U.S. Now we deal with the opposite scenario, where excessive spring rains have not allowed farmers to get to the fields. In both situations livestock producers face challenges.
The Different Sides of Pinkeye Treatment
Pinkeye (or infectious keratoconjunctivitis) is a scourge that most cattle operations will deal with at some point. Regardless of the type of cattle affected or time of year, prevention always beats treatment.
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Brookings
July 03, 2024
SDSU Extension and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources have confirmed emerald ash borer in Brookings, South Dakota.