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Ag Economic Dialogues - November
This free, 1-hour webinar was created to assist farmers and ranchers in making the best and most profitable decisions for their operations.
Beef Cattle Budgets
What does it cost to maintain a cow for the year? This is a common question asked by producers across the nation.
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.
Capitalizing on Cow Costs: Part 2
In a previous article, ‘Capitalizing on Cow Costs’ reducing feed costs to improve cow efficiency was discussed. To continue the conversation, another area of cost reduction is in cull cows, bulls and calf death loss.
Free online Ag Economic Dialogues to continue in 2023
December 28, 2022
South Dakota State University Extension will continue the Ag Economic Dialogues series in 2023 to address current economic issues that farmers and ranchers face.
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.
Variances in Working Capital to Gross Farm Revenues
Learn some of the key differences in working capital to gross revenue among farm types, level of gross sales and by net income.
Farm’s Target for Working Capital
Working capital provides a first line of defense for financial stress and an opportunity to take advantage of bargains that may arise. Learn how to calculate it and determine strategic targets for your operation.
April Ag Economic Dialogues Discusses Carbon Credit Contracts
April 08, 2022
SDSU Extension will host the next Ag Economic Dialogues webinar on April 15 at 10 a.m. CDT. The April webinar will cover how to evaluate carbon credit contracts.
SDSU Extension to Host Winter Agronomy Road Show
January 14, 2022
SDSU Extension will offer in-person agronomy clinics this winter at four different locations across the state. Kicking off Jan. 28 in Aberdeen, each location will have content that is customized to growers and agribusiness professionals in that area.