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Are You Moving Enough Air in Your Calving Barn? Part 3: Ventilation requirements
Appropriate environments for calving barns are critical to give calves the best start when being born in cold weather. Calves require a dry, clean environment, with lots of fresh air and protection from the wind. A dry and clean environment is critical to avoid transmission of both scours and respiratory disease organisms, and this is primarily accomplished by providing clean bedding and proper ventilation.
Community Garden Field Day @ Watertown
SDSU Extension will host a Community Garden Field Day on Thursday, August 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. CDT at the Foundation Field Community Garden (1800 3rd Ave. NW, Watertown, SD 57201).
Using Swine Manure Phosphorus More Efficienlty in South Dakota Cropping Systems
This fact sheet explains how feeding strategies, especially the use of low-phytate corn and related diet adjustments, can reduce phosphorus excretion in swine manure.
Sheep Keds in South Dakota
Factsheet covering the lifecycle, identification and management options for Sheep Keds in South Dakota.
Designing a Grazing Plan That Guides Decisions
A factsheet to help you build an effective grazing plan.
Cow Mineral Nutrition During Late Gestation
A recent study conducted at Oregon State University researched trace mineral nutrition of cows during the last 95 days of pregnancy and the resulting impact on their calves.
Wellness
Our programs are designed to improve the quality of life for individuals and families, and the communities in which they live, work, and play.
Updated National Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) Prediction Center
The new Fusarium (Scab) Head Blight Prediction Center is now up and running. The purpose of this Assessment Tool is to provide producers and crop consultants with a Fusarium Head Blight (FHB/scab) risk assessment tool which leads up to and includes flowering (anthesis).
South Dakota 4-H Seeks Project Committee Members
October 20, 2021
These committees cover a range in interests, from traditional animal projects and youth-in-action events, to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs.
SDSU Extension welcomes new community vitality expert
July 01, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Chase Moon as a new Community Vitality Field Specialist.