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SDSU Extension hosts swine transporter, producer training during 2023 Pork Congress
January 09, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will help swine producers, transporters and handlers update their Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus and Transportation Quality Assurance (TQA) training at the South Dakota Pork Producers Congress in Sioux Falls on Jan. 11, 2023.
Winter Management of Herd Bulls
Proactive winter bull management can positively impact reproductive performance in the upcoming breeding season. Learn some expert tips for getting herd bulls prepared for the colder months ahead.
Behind the Herd with Totton Angus (Part 2)
During this episode of Cattle HQ, Madison Kovarna finishes the conversation with Charlie Totton and Courtney Tyrrell from Totton Angus near Chamberlain, SD about the management strategies happening on the ranch.
Choosing the Right Custom Feeding Partner
Custom cattle feeding can be a “win-win” strategy when done correctly. Feeding someone else’s cattle provides a method to market feedstuffs without tying up the capital required to own the livestock.
Do Cover Crops and Grazing Harm Soil Properties?
Fact sheet for a study that was conducted to compare short and long-term animal grazing on soil health and water properties at four locations in SD.
Cattle Feeding Challenges
Getting Kids Into Healthy Sleep Habits
It is important for children to get their recommended hours of sleep each night, but good sleep quality is also essential.
Combatting Drought Conditions With Early Weaning
Producers experiencing drought conditions should consider early weaning to reduce fall grazing pressure and facilitate some pasture recovery before dormancy.
Make Your Own Kitchen Cleaning Sanitizer
There are a number of sanitizing products that you can buy at the store, but an inexpensive sanitizing solution can be made at home. You will need unscented liquid chlorine bleach, water and a spray bottle.