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Move the Cows or Move the Feed

This calculator is designed to aid producers making the decision to buy feedstuffs and haul the feed to the operation, or to haul the cattle to the feedstuffs.

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Feed Nutrient Comparison Calculator

This comparison calculator is designed to assist producers with supplemental feed purchasing decisions for their operation.

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Growing Tomatoes in South Dakota

Few vegetables inspire us more than home-grown tomatoes, bursting with vine-ripe flavor. Tomatoes are easy to grow in containers or in the ground, and are excellent sources of vitamins A and C, as well as cancer-fighting lycopenes.

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An identification guide to common Ticks of South Dakota

A guide to identifying common ticks in South Dakota

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Soybean Aphids in South Dakota

Factsheet on Soybean Aphids in South Dakota

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Grasshopper Mites in South Dakota

Fact sheet that covers the ectoparasite grasshopper mites.

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Flood Insurance

The higher amounts of snow this year will increase the chance of flooding and the potential water damage to homes and residential properties. Now is the time to consider purchasing a flood insurance policy.

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Lady Beetles of South Dakota

A guide for monitoring, properly identify, and promoting the growth of lady beetles.

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Utilizing Weather-Stressed Corn in Swine Diets

The goals of this factsheet are to help pork producers better understand the nutritional value of weather-stressed corn, how to determine if it’s economical to use, the potential of mycotoxin contamination, and how changes in bulk density affect feed mixing and transportation.

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Bike Safety

View information about the benefits of biking and how to ride safely.