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Wildlife and the Bottom Line
As the fall harvest wraps up and this year’s calf crop is weaned, many producers may be nervous about what their paychecks will look like for 2016. In tough market conditions, it can be tempting to try to squeeze just a bit more production out of the land.
SDSU Extension to host CAFO training
November 12, 2024
Specialists from South Dakota State University Extension, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service will provide the training.
Management Minder Tool: Staying Organized on the Ranch
Daily life is busy on the farm and ranch and it seems as if once calving season is done, there is barely time to rest before fields must be planted or hay made.
SDSU Extension invites operators to CAFO environmental training
November 14, 2025
There will be an environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) on Dec. 3, 2025, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.
Reading the Range in Winter: What Dormant Season Clues Reveal About Spring
For range and grazing management, winter is one of the most revealing times of the year. With a few hours in each pasture, managers can gather a season’s worth of insight and set themselves up for a more-resilient grazing year.
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Training Being Held June 29
June 14, 2022
SDSU Extension will host a livestock environmental training program for concentrated animal feeding operations on June 29 at 8:30 AM CST at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.
The Importance of Math in the Art of Grazing
It might seem a bit silly to check in on your stocking rate calculations, but it is something that is undoubtedly worth your time, whether you’re a seasoned rancher or you’re still trying to get your feet under you.
Table Beets: Harvest and Storage
Table beets are a colorful root crop that grows well during the spring and fall months in South Dakota. Learn how to select, grow, harvest and store them with this helpful guide!
Post-Snowstorm Building Inspection and Snow Removal
Snowstorms can push even the sturdiest structures to their limits. Learn some expert tips for evaluating facilities, determining their snow load capacity, and safely removing snow during the aftermath of a blizzard.
Creating a Sensory Garden
A sensory garden is a garden that has a collection of plants that are appealing to one or more of the five senses; sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch. Sensory gardens should be accessible for all people to enjoy - disabled and non-disabled. Sensory gardens are typically geared towards young children, but are enjoyed by people of all ages.