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.

Fall Pasture Report: Considerations for Dormant Season Grazing
Recent fall rains across the region continue to improve soil moisture conditions in preparation for the dormant season. Unlike in years past, a fall green up has been in full swing for much of the region.

Tri-State Beef Technology Series @ Ithaca, NE
SDSU Extension, ISU Extension, and UNL Extension will host a beef technology series on November 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CST at the Eastern Nebraska Research Extension and Education Center (1071 Co Rd G, Ithaca, NE 68033).

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.

Tri-State Beef Technology Series @ Red Oak, IA
SDSU Extension, ISU Extension, and UNL Extension will host a beef technology series on November 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CST in Red Oak, Iowa.
Rook named 2025 Friend of the Beef Industry
September 15, 2025
Michelle Rook has been named the 2025 Recipient of the South Dakota State University Friend of the Beef Industry award for her contributions to the South Dakota beef industry.

Purchasing Bred Females
Weaning time is here and the decision to retain or sell heifers is front and center. Regardless of your decision, there is opportunity to purchase bred females and increase the calves available to market next season in a strong market.

Feed Management for Efficient U.S. Livestock Systems: Introducing the National Animal Nutrition Program’s Feed Management Committee
The National Animal Nutrition Program’s Feed Management Committee brings together experts in animal science, nutrition, and natural resource management to increase awareness and use of livestock feeding management and to address conservation needs.

Livestock
South Dakota is home to a dynamic livestock industry.

Receiving Management Matters
There are multiple factors that influence cattle help during transportation and receiving. Proper management during these events can avoid negative implications to health and performance.