Cattle HQ
Why to Pregnancy Test the Herd
In this episode of Cattle HQ, Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist and her guest LaceyQuail, SDSU Livestock will focus on why pregnancy testing can be a beneficial step to accomplish to create plans for feeding through the fall and even preparing for calving season.
Cattle HQ
SDSU Extension's beef team provides valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd through the Cattle HQ podcast and monthly webinars.
FSA Program Updates
In this episode of Cattle HQ, Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist visits with the South Dakota Farm Service Agency about the programs available to financially assist producers during disaster events. Drought, flood and heat related losses are just some of the events that can provide financial assistance for producers.
Multi-Species Grazing and Integrated Livestock Systems
In this episode of Cattle HQ, we visited with Jaelyn Whaley and Dave Ollila to discuss multi-species livestock integration and how sheep and cattle can work together to improve grazing management, forage utilization, and overall ranch resilience. Drawing from both Extension and producer perspectives, the conversation explores the opportunities, challenges, and practical considerations involved in incorporating sheep into grazing systems.
Managing Nitrates
In this episode of Cattle HQ, Kim Ricardo, SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist, Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist, Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist and Parker Witt, SDSU Extension Crop-Livestock Systems Field Specialist discuss current climate conditions and how they may influence forage and feed management decisions.
Forage Crop Insurance Options
In this episode of Cattle HQ, Kim Ricardo, SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist, and Parker Witt, SDSU Extension Crop-Livestock Systems Field Specialist, sit down with Dr. Matthew Diersen, SDSU Extension Risk and Business Management Specialist, and Dr. Sarah Sellars, SDSU Extension Sustainable Farm and Food Systems Specialist, to discuss forage crop insurance programs and the benefits they can bring to operations experiencing extended dry periods.
Drought Planning Resources
In this episode of Cattle HQ, we focus on taking stock of current growing conditions and making key operational adjustments to manage the cattle herd and forage resources in challenging weather conditions including drought-stricken areas of the Midwest.
It’s time for Breeding Soundness Exams
In this episode of Cattle HQ, we discuss how to test bulls for fertility with Dr. Russ Daly, SDSU Extension Veterinarian.
Launching the Grazing Toolbox Episodes!
In this episode of Cattle HQ, we are launching the Grazing Toolbox and visiting with the curators Parker Witt and Kim Ricoardo to highlight this grazing series.
Mooving the Calving Season
In this episode of Cattle HQ, Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow Calf Field Specialist visited with Pete Bauman, SDSU Extension Natural Resources and Wildlife Field Specialist about how to manage moving the calving season from March to May to reduce input costs and calve on grass.