Precision Agriculture
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Water Monitoring Systems for Livestock
Depending on animal locations, checking water tanks can require hours of labor and significant fuel costs for remote pastures. Water monitoring systems offer producers a convenient way to check the status of the water sources remotely.
Range Roundup: Precision Technology to Measure Cattle Methane Emissions and Intake on Western S.D. Rangelands
In a recent research project, our precision livestock team deployed technology to measure individual cattle methane emissions and feed intake by disappearance. Learn how this data can be used to help improve day-to-day management decisions on the ranch.
Range Roundup: Precision Agriculture Range Project With Producer Participation
SDSU Extension researchers started a new precision agriculture range project using remote sensing, machine learning, and ground-collected vegetation samples to develop an application to measure forage quality and quantity throughout the state in near real-time.
Range Roundup: Heifer Development With Precision Supplementation
In a recent research project, a Super SmartFeed Producer was used in conjunction with two SmartScales for precision heifer supplementation and development. Learn what this technology has to offer for ranching operations.
SDSU Extension hosting Every Acre Counts Bus Tour on Aug. 24
August 14, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will host a bus tour on Aug. 24 highlighting precision agricultural strategies used by farmers to mitigate saline soils while also maximizing productivity and profitability.
Every Acre Counts
Every Acre Counts improves production practices for greater profitability.
SDSU Extension hosting Every Acre Counts Bus Tour on Aug. 9
July 26, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will host an Aug. 9 bus tour highlighting award-winning precision agricultural strategies used by farmers to mitigate saline soils while also maximizing productivity and profitability.
SDSU Extension welcomes new precision livestock field specialist
July 24, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Logan Vandermark to the role of precision livestock field specialist.
Precision Livestock Field School
SDSU Extension will host the Precision Livestock Field School at the Cottonwood Field Station, July 31 - August 2, 2023
SDSU Extension to co-host Precision Cover Crop Demonstration Day on July 20
July 14, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension and the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service will host a Precision Cover Crop Demonstration Day starting at 9 a.m. on July 20, 2023, near Brookings.