Beef Industry and General Management
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You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure: Range Record Keeping
Range record keeping helps detect and demonstrate landscape changes that have a direct impact on your ability to maintain or grow your herd.
Calving Books: Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
Calving books are an essential record-keeping component for cow-calf operations. Learn some expert tips for finding a book that best suits your operation and employees.
Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief Resources
On February 26, 2024, wildfires began to spread across a large portion of the panhandle of Texas. As of March 8, 2024, there have been 1,058,482 acres burned by the fire, making this the largest recorded wildfire in the state’s history.
Livestock
South Dakota is home to a dynamic livestock industry.
Carbon Markets and Beef Production: Overview
Learn about the Carbon Markets and Beef Production program, which aims to demystify many of the aspects of greenhouse gas emissions, climate-smart agriculture practices, and carbon markets for producers and landowners.
Carbon Markets and Beef Production: Carbon Markets and Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions
In this article in the Carbon Markets and Beef Production series, we will discuss the basics of carbon markets and Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Beef
Home to more than 1 million head of cattle, South Dakota’s producers can rely on SDSU Extension for research-based information, best management practices and resources to support healthy and profitable herds.
Ruminants: A Digestive Powerhouse
Ruminants such as cattle are important animals, as they turn forage into high-quality protein, such as meat and milk. It is important to understand their digestive system so we can better support their unique role in our food chain.
Strengthening Local Processing Act Addresses Local Food Supply Chain Issues
A comprehensive bill designed to address livestock supply chain issues and support small and mid-size meat processors has been introduced as federal legislation. The Strengthening Local Processing Act provides small plants with the funds needed to grow and expand, and supports a scale-appropriate approach to small scale slaughter and processing.
Dakota Fresh Food Hub Continues Connecting Local Farmers With Local Consumers
Interest in local foods continues to soar among consumers nationwide. Here in South Dakota, the Dakota Fresh Food Hub in the southeastern corner of the state is helping meet that local demand by providing an array of local foods to wholesale and retail customers.