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Salvaging Feed Grain From Damaged Storage Structures
The windstorm that hit South Dakota on May 12, 2022 left an extensive damage in its wake, including damage to grain bin structures. Taking prompt action can help minimize value loss in stored grain.
SDSU Extension Aids Producers in Protecting Livestock Through Water Testing Service
May 27, 2022
SDSU Extension is offering an on-site livestock water testing service at all SDSU Extension regional centers and several county offices throughout the state.
Herd Inventory Centers on Feed Available
With drought conditions continuing across the state, livestock producers will be making hard decisions on livestock inventory numbers as pasture and feed availability become an even more significant factor.
Supplementation Considerations for Ewes Grazing Dormant Winter Pastures and Rangelands
A recent collaboration between South Dakota State University and the University of Wyoming addresses the many questions surrounding grazing supplementation for sheep as forages enter dormancy.
Why does beef from the store taste different than the beef from my local butcher?
Grain or grass-finished? Wet or dry-aged? Learn the factors that influence the flavor profiles of meat products found at local butcher shops and grocery stores.
Farm to (More Than) School
Opportunities for local food procurement go beyond just school lunch! Learn about several child nutrition programs and settings that may accept local foods.
Feed Additives Can Modulate the Swine Gut Microbiome in Weaned Pigs
Recent research at the SDSU Commercial Wean-to-Finish Research Facility found that a combination of feed additives provided benefits to the performance of weaned pigs and also modulated the swine gut microbiome.
Trace Mineral Inclusion Level Did Not Impact Grow-Finish Pig Performance
Recent research at SDSU found that supplementing dietary trace minerals at levels closer to NRC requirements in typical corn-soybean meal diets for grow-finish pigs did not have an impact on overall pig performance and carcass characteristics.
SDSU Extension to Host Drought Management Meetings
April 29, 2022
SDSU Extension will host drought management meetings across South Dakota May 10-12.
Backgrounding Beef Calves on Cover Crops May Improve Steak Tenderness
Can short-term backgrounding diets of beef calves have long term impacts of meat quality? Recent research from the meat science team at South Dakota State University says, “Yes.”