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Tools Available for Fusarium Head Blight Prediction
Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), commonly known as scab, is a major disease threat for wheat each year during the flowering growth stage. To support growers in making informed fungicide decisions, forecasting tools are available that use weather data to estimate the likelihood of scab development.
Livestock Emergency Response Planning (LERP)
The scene of an accident is not the place to build your team!
Can You Break the Hydro-illogical Cycle?
Regardless of the time of year, it is critical to start thinking about the next drought before we are in it. Learn some key strategies for breaking the Hydro-Illogical Cycle by leveraging drought motioning resources and creating a plan for your operation.
Using Feedlot Manure to Reduce Crop Production Costs
Manure plays a key role in reducing system costs for integrated livestock-crops enterprises. Livestock waste can be a valuable source of crop nutrients when correctly managed.
Bull Selection
Bull sale season is upon us and those who are in the market for a new herd sire face a choice that will impact their herd for many years.
Raising Freezer Beef: Management Considerations
A trend that has become more prominent in recent years is for ranchers to finish a few animals and sell beef direct to the consumer. Proper feeding and management is key to capturing extra value and in meeting customer expectations.
SDSU Extension to host CAFO training
November 12, 2024
Specialists from South Dakota State University Extension, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service will provide the training.
Why Are My Tomato Leaves Curled Up?
Rolled up leaves on tomatoes are a common occurrence in South Dakota. From physiological responses to the environment to damaging herbicide exposure, learn about some of the common causes behind rolled tomato leaves.
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Training set for June 30
June 08, 2021
An environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), will be held Wednesday, June 30 in Huron at the Crossroads Convention Center.
How to Avoid Soil Compaction During Crop Harvest
Soil compaction can degrade soil health and lead to reduced crop yields. Learn some production practices that can implemented during harvest to avoid soil compaction.