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a wet, snow-covered field with deep ruts in the soil

Stuck in a Rut: How to Deal With Field Ruts this Spring

As spring approaches, planting comes to mind, and for many, this means deciding what to do about last fall’s field ruts.

Soil Health, Crop Management, Cover Crops, Corn, Soybean, Wheat, Equipment Safety

man inspecting livestock covered livestock burial pits following a winter storm

Guidelines for Livestock Carcass Disposal in South Dakota

Even though every producer tries their best to keep all animals born alive, there will always be death loss in livestock production systems.

Flood, Blizzard & Extreme Cold, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Dairy Goats, Goats, Swine, Horse, Animal Health, Farm/Ranch Human Resources, Farm Stress, Equipment Safety

Man wearing a long-sleeved shirt and waterproof gloves loading pesticide-contaminated clothing into a washer. Courtesy: NDSU Extension

How to Properly Launder Insecticide-Contaminated Clothes

It is important to prevent insecticide exposure from occurring when laundering contaminated or potentially contaminated clothing.

Chemical Safety, Equipment Safety, Crop Treatments, Crop Management

White glove made out of barrier laminate material.

Keep Your Hands Protected When Working With Insecticides!

One common misconception is that all chemical-resistant gloves provide the same amount of protection from insecticide products.

Chemical Safety, Equipment Safety, Crop Management, Crop Treatments

orange reflective safety triangle on a piece of farm equipment

Safety & Training

Covering the range from animal handling to equipment safety, including training and certification to keep producers and their workforce productive.

Chemical Safety, Farm/Ranch Human Resources, Equipment Safety, Youth Safety

two photos with a grain bin and a combine off loading onto a truck.

Fall is a very busy time on most grain farms in South Dakota. In the hustle and bustle of running the combine, hauling grain and storing or selling the crop, it is easy to forget the importance of safety.

Equipment Safety