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![Group of hereford heifers waiting to be fed.](/sites/default/files/2020-10/W-00796-00-Beef-Cattle-Feeding-Supplement-Hereford.jpg)
Protein Nutrition and Replacement Heifer Development
With summer coming to an end and weaning for this year’s calves right around the corner, it is not premature for producers to start thinking about next year’s replacement heifers that will be needed to replace any culled or open cows.
![Rancher holding a notepad beside a feed bunk.](/sites/default/files/2020-09/W-00769-00-beef-cattle-business-economics-management.jpg)
Capitalizing on Cow Costs
Feeding cows is one area of consideration when analyzing the cost of keeping a cow through her production year. Through small management choices, we can decrease the cost of the cow while maximizing on opportunities.
![Brown and white cow grazing on standing cornstalks](/sites/default/files/2021-10/W-01229-00-Grazing-Corn-Cornstalks-Standing-Cattle-Cow.jpg)
Considerations for Grazing Standing Corn
Grazing standing corn is a viable option to supply nutrients to livestock. However, mitigating risk is critical to ensure healthy animals and optimize crops.
![Several red angus cattle feeding at a feed bunk.](/sites/default/files/2021-01/W-00863-00-Cattle-Beef-Feedlot-Bunk.jpg)
SDSU, UMN Extension to Host Interstate Cattle Feeders Day
October 26, 2021
Cattle feeders from South Dakota, Minnesota and northwest Iowa are invited to attend an Interstate Cattle Feeders Day Dec. 7 at the Holiday Inn Express Event Center in Brandon, South Dakota.
![Group of mixed cattle behind a feedlot fence.](/sites/default/files/2020-10/W-00799-00-Feedlot-Beef-Cattle-Herd-Health.jpg)
Last Chance to Register for Interstate Cattle Feeders Day
November 22, 2021
Sponsored by SDSU Extension and the University of Minnesota (UMN) Extension, the program highlights several timely topics addressing key feedlot production issues.
![Herd of black angus cattle feeding in a feedlot.](/sites/default/files/2021-12/W-01249-Beef-Cattle-Feedlot-Winter-Cull-Cow-Nutrition.jpg)
Cull Cow Management and Marketing Opportunities
No matter the reason for culling, it is important to evaluate the opportunity to add value to cull cows at marketing, as they make up a significant portion of annual ranch income.
![Two black angus cattle grazing on a variety of grasses.](/sites/default/files/2021-06/W-01085-00-Grass-Fed-Beef-Cattle-Grazing-Pasture.jpg)
Grass-Fed Beef: Understanding Terminology in Conventionally Raised Beef and Grass-Fed Beef
What makes grass-fed beef different from conventionally raised beef? This is perhaps the most-common and sometimes most-complex question that arises amongst those hoping to understand the similarities and differences between conventional and grass-fed beef.
![Herd of mixed cattle grazing in a well-kept pasture.](/sites/default/files/2021-06/W-01086-00-Grass-Fed-Beef-Cattle-Grazing-Pasture.jpg)
Grass-Fed Beef: Market Share of Grass-Fed Beef
So, how significant is the grass-fed beef industry in America? About four percent of U.S. beef retail and food service sales is comprised by grass-fed beef with a value of roughly $4 billion.
![Herd of black angus cattle grazing in a well-managed, grassland area.](/sites/default/files/2021-06/W-01087-00-Grass-Fed-Beef-Cattle-Grazing-Pasture.jpg)
Grass-Fed Beef: Production Costs, Quality, Voluntary Certifications and Marketing
Generally speaking, grass-fed beef producers are challenged with production expenses that are greater than those of conventionally raised beef. However, profit margins can be greater than those of conventionally raised beef if marketed wisely and creatively.
![Several young swine in a feeding facility.](/sites/default/files/2021-07/W-01115-00-Swine-Diets-Hog-Barn-Pigs.jpg)
Branched Chain Amino Acids Levels in Swine Diets Containing Dried Distillers Grains With Solubles
Inclusion of dried distillers grains with solubles in swine diets above 20% can negatively impact growth performance of pigs. An imbalance in the branched chain amino acids, specifically excess leucine, is one potential explanation of this decrease in performance.