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Beef Cattle Budgets
What does it cost to maintain a cow for the year? This is a common question asked by producers across the nation.
Crop Budgets
Crop Budgets helps producers to determine the preliminary cost of production for the major commodities grown in South Dakota.
2017 Weed Control: Pasture and Range
There are 24 million acres of native and tame pasture and range as well as 1.4 million acres of grass hayland in South Dakota.
Big Sioux River Flood Information System Sees Heavy Use During Spring 2019
The Big Sioux River Flood Information System is the result of a combined effort between the SD Department of Environment and Natural Resources, local governments, and private industry, to create a product that can be used to predict the impact of flood events in the Big Sioux River Basin.
Four Steps to Clear Communication
Communication is the single most important element in any workplace. Consider these steps to aid in communication success.
Five Tips on Time Management
Learning and implementing good time management into your daily routine will give you more freedom to do the things you really want to do and feel like you have accomplished your role with more control and satisfaction.
2018 Weed Control Noxious Weeds
Noxious Weed Recommendations: Herbicides for pasture, range, and non-crop areas, including roadside and other right-of-way that may be harvested for hay or grazed, are given a priority.
Effecting Change Towards Economic Growth
During 2018 the main driver for South Dakota's economic growth continued to be agriculture. It is still the number one industry, with almost $20 billion in impact yearly. In today’s uncertain economic environment, two things can help farmers succeed: information and knowledge.
Why Tattoo Your 4-H Livestock?
Proper identification of animals helps create an honest record keeping system. With current DNA blood typing procedures animals can be identified through parentage, but when it comes to everyday practices on the farm or ranch a good tattoo can be a huge time saver in the event of a lost ear tag.
4-H Youth Experience in Animal Projects – Purposes
4-H Youth Development must place an importance on developing “youth experience” versus “contest participation and competition."