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Brown and white cow grazing on standing cornstalks

Considerations for Grazing Standing Corn

Grazing standing corn is a viable option to supply nutrients to livestock. However, mitigating risk is critical to ensure healthy animals and optimize crops.

Row of cattle swatch grazzing along a fenceline in a field.

Swath Grazing

Swath grazing can be utilized with various crops and can improve utilization of the crops for feed, while decreasing fuel, harvest and feeding costs and also improving soil health.

Blackberry Jam

Try this research-tested recipe for blackberry jam courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

Strawberries, rhubarb, and five jars of strawberry-rhubarb jam on a picnic table.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Jelly

Try this research-tested recipe for strawberry-rhubarb jelly courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

Hormones in Beef: Myths vs. Facts

Confusion and concern often surround the use of hormones in beef production. It's important to understand that hormones are naturally occurring in cattle, and if they were eliminated completely, the animal could not survive.

A group of young workers sitting at a table putting their hands together.

Advantages Of Rural Community Living

At a Stronger Economies Together session held in Midland, SD in March, I asked the question “how many of you live here because of the quality of life?” Nearly everyone in the room raised a hand. So what is it about the quality of life that we so enjoy? Is it that we don’t have to deal with the hustle and bustle of traffic in the city? Is it the peace and quiet?

Calving Season Update

During this episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow Calf Field Specialist visits with Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow Calf Field Specialist about focusing on setting up the cow herd and the ranch to have a successful calving season.