Content by Matthew Diersen

Row of black cattle lined up at a feed bunk.

Live Cattle Basis

Futures prices are from organized trades that provide price information for buyers and sellers of commodities. Local cash prices can be compared to futures prices using a basis measure. With an expected basis measure, producers can observe futures prices and infer cash prices.

Producer analyzing data on a series of screens inside a tractor equipped for precision agriculture.
Feb 26

Virtual Agricultural Economics and Precision Agricultural Advancement Workshop

SDSU Extension will host a virtual workshop covering agricultural economics and precision agricultural advancement on February 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

professor and two students use a drone to analyze a field
Feb 24

Agricultural Economics and Precision Agricultural Advancement Workshop

SDSU Extension will host a workshop covering agricultural economics and precision agricultural advancement on February 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Sioux Falls Regional Center (4101 W 38th St, Ste 103, Sioux Falls, SD 57106)

Participants Kari Feldhaus and Kelsy Hokana work together on an educational activity during Annie’s Project in Britton.
Jun 18

Livestock Risk Protection Cattle HQ Live

Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd. This month we will cover the basics of Livestock Risk Protection (LRP).

A herd of cattle feeding at a feed bunker with light snow on the ground.
Feb 19

Cattle Market Update Cattle HQ Live

Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd. This month will cover an overview of the inventory levels and changes that will give insights into expansion.

Aerial view of the SDSU Northeast Research Farm.
Jan      Feb 06 - 26

Crop Hour

SDSU Extension Crop Hour webinars provide valuable information for South Dakota crop producers to help them improve their profitability and prepare for the upcoming season.

USDA agent and producer reviewing paperwork at a desk.

An Analysis of Margin Protection Crop Insurance on Corn and Soybeans in South Dakota

Margin protection crop insurance, an endorsement/policy that insures producers against rising input costs, is growing in popularity in South Dakota. Recent research investigated how South Dakota margin protection payouts compared to our neighboring states.

USDA agent analyzing an ear of corn with a producer alongside a cornfield in early fall.

Margin Protection Crop Insurance for Corn in South Dakota

Farmers may be interested in exploring different aspects of crop insurance during the current agricultural conditions of low commodity prices and high input prices. One alternative available is Margin Protection crop insurance.

A young man analyzing the results of a pregnancy check on an electronic device.

Merits of Early Pregnancy Diagnosis in Replacement Heifers

By conducting early pregnancy diagnosis, producers can make management decisions that impact herd viability and expected financial outcomes.

Corn field with soil salinity problem.

South Dakota producers share their stories with SDSU Extension’s Every Acre Counts program

April 05, 2023

SDSU Extension has released nine videos of producers sharing their experiences in the Every Acre Counts program.