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Never too Early to Consider Next Year’s Winter Feeding Strategies
As the spring and summer seasons progress, decision will need to be made in regards to planting and harvest of annual forages and hay for winter feed.
The Mineral Supplementation Puzzle: Pre-made Mixes Vs. Single Ingredients
Minerals are an important piece to the cattle herd nutrition puzzle. Supplementation method is important to examine, as mineral supplementation is another cost in maintaining a herd.
Replanting in Flooded Soybean Fields
If you have large, flooded areas where soybeans have died this summer and herbicides are limiting your replant options, consider trying late-maturing soybeans as cattle feed this year.
Bud Box vs. Round Tub Systems
Cattle working systems have evolved, giving producers more options than ever before. Two of the most popular designs today are the bud box and the round tub.
SDSU Extension growing reach through podcasts
May 26, 2023
There are now three SDSU Extension podcasts: “Streamlines,” a deep dive into water management and its effects on South Dakota agriculture; “CattleHQ,” for cow/calf producers; and “Home Starts Here,” a showcase of South Dakotans at work in their home communities.
Dealing With Emergency Manure Runoff
With the recent flooding that the region has experienced and snowmelt that is yet to come, it is essential for livestock operators with animal waste management systems to regularly check on structures in order to prevent a manure storage spill.
Preparing for the Breeding Season
This week on Cattle HQ, Olivia Amundson and Kiernan Brandt, former SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialists, discuss 2022 the breeding season.
Flooding and Sump Pumps
For many homes with a basement or crawl space, a sump pump and drainage system can help reduce the risk of a basement flooding from high water table situations. Here are a few tips for making sure your sump pump is working as it should, and you are not causing problems for your neighbors downstream.
The Importance of Riparian Areas
Riparian areas occur along streams, rivers, wetlands, lakes, and shorelines and can be considered the last line of defense before pollutants enter a body of water. Learn about the many benefits these areas offer and the programs available to support their conservation.
4-H Videography Project
In this project area, youth can learn to use the video setting on a camera, plan scenes and transitions for a video, develop skills in capturing quality video, and edit clips to make a complete video.