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Simplifying the Replacement Heifer Dilemma: To Buy or To Raise?
Purchasing or raising replacement females represents a significant investment for cow/calf operations and the impact may be felt for years after.
Scouting Winter Wheat for Aphid Pests
Although we cannot predict aphid pressure in winter wheat, there are measures that may be taken to reduce the risk associated with these insects.
Calf Health Following Calving
Considering calf health following calving is a number one priority for calving season and to better prepare the calf for the rest of its life.
Crop Changes in South Dakota: 2017-2022
According to the recently released 2022 Census of Agriculture, crop variety has slightly increased in South Dakota over the past five years (2017-2022).
Potato Leafhoppers Arriving Early This Season
Potato leafhoppers are already active in alfalfa due to prevalent south winds and above-average temperatures. Learn some tips for scouting and managing them before they impact yields.
12 Tips to Simplify Your Finances
With each passing day, the demands on our time and financial resources increase causing us to do more in less time or spend more money on fewer items.
Pig Barn Turnover Rates: Challenges & Costs
Employee turnover is inevitable, but how managers respond to it and learn from it determines the resiliency of a pig barn’s future and the level of productivity that is achieved.
It’s Time To Start Scouting for Alfalfa Weevils in South Dakota
With increasing temperatures, the degree days for alfalfa weevils have steadily increased. The best way to avoid serious alfalfa weevil defoliation is to scout and detect populations early.
Water Importance in Lactating Dairy Cows
When considering the importance of water in lactating cow diets, we need to remember that milk is 87 percent water, and its consumption is directly correlated with milk production and feed intake. Water also makes up anywhere from 55 percent to 70 percent of the body weight of a lactating dairy cow, depending upon the phase of the lactation cycle.
Bringing Home Your 4-H Goat Project
Sales and transport is a stressful time for any animal. Reducing stress factors due to transitions start before the actual purchase of your new project. Managing proper nutrition and disease management are just a couple factors to help your project get off to a great start.