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Multi-Peril Crop Insurance: Delayed and Prevent Plant Choices
Crop insurance late plant dates are fast approaching for planting crops in South Dakota. The weather and soil conditions this spring will likely lead to some prevent plant situations for farm producers.
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.
Look Out For Early Season Wheat Diseases
Conditions have been favorable for disease development in South Dakota winter wheat fields, especially for Septoria. It’s important to scout fields to determine what diseases are present before deciding to apply a fungicide early in the season.
Soybean Aphids in South Dakota
Factsheet on Soybean Aphids in South Dakota
Losing Pets and Talking About Death
As we are dealing with illnesses and diseases running through our animal population, it is important to discuss the loss of a pets with children. Learn some expert tips for starting the conversation.
Low Temperatures During Soybean Maturity
This year, we had a slow soybean planting due to high rainfall in spring. This was followed by below normal temperatures for most of the growing season, which delayed soybean growth and development. This brings up a question about what these low temperatures will do to soybeans that are in the field.
Alfalfa Weevil Larvae Are Active in South Dakota
Alfalfa weevil larvae have been confirmed in alfalfa fields in South Dakota, which means it is time to start scouting fields more regularly. Learn some tips and consideration for scouting your fields.
The Cost of Late Calvers
Pounds of beef sold is a key number for cattlemen. Late calvers the cows that drag out the calving season, may cost producers more than extra work and management, they may actually be costing dollars.
Wet Conditions Make Crop Fields Suitable for Fungus Gnats
An insect that we don’t normally receive reports about in crop fields are fungus gnats. However, the wet, cool spring here in South Dakota has led to favorable conditions in crop fields.
South Dakota Tar Spot Update: September 13, 2024
Tar spot was recently found in Turner, Clay, Union, Yankton, and Bon Homme Counties. Low levels of tar spot do not indicate a need to spray, but they do indicate that fields should be routinely scouted until harvest.