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Beef: Best Management Practices for Cow-Calf Production

This comprehensive book provides producers with insight and education into the latest beef management, handling practices and technology.

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Oat Variety Trial Results

In 2023, oat variety trials were planted at 7 locations and a regional summary in South Dakota.

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Interpretation of Water Analysis for Livestock Suitability

Fact sheet to help decipher both the results of a “quick test” and laboratory analysis for livestock suitability.

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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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Field Pea Variety Trial Results

In 2023, field pea trials were planted at different locations in South Dakota.

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Spring Wheat Variety Trial Results

The 2023 spring wheat reports include data from 10 locations with regional summaries.

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2017-2018 Multi-State Organic Oat Variety Trial Results

The tight production margins currently present in agriculture have increased interest in growing organic oats.

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Barley Variety Trial Results

In 2019, Barley trial was planted at one location in South Dakota.

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Proso Millet Trial Results

In 2020, proso millet trials were conducted in 1 location in South Dakota.