Content by Matthew Diersen
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.
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.
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.
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.
In the Markets: Cattle Inventory
In this episode of Cattle HQ, Adele Harty, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist and Matt Diersen, SDSU Extension Risk/Business Management Specialist reunite for another quarterly update on the state of the cattle industry.
Fall Cattle Markets with Matt Dierson
In this episode join Kiernan Brandt and Olivia Amundson, former SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialists, as they talk with Matt Dierson, SDSU Extension Risk/Business Management Specialist about Fall cattle markets and current market values.
Livestock Risk Protection for Cattle
Price rallies, general price volatility and concern that prices may move lower could lead producers to insure livestock prices. Livestock Risk Protection is an insurance program that covers the single-peril or risk of lower prices on fed cattle and feeder cattle.
Beef: Best Management Practices for Cow-Calf Production
This comprehensive book provides producers with insight and education into the latest beef management, handling practices and technology.
Monthly Cattle Prices and Basis Levels
Effective marketing and risk management techniques often rely on sound benchmarks. Those marketing cattle need reasonable metrics to evaluate received and expected prices.
Census of Agriculture Cattle Insights
The "2017 Census of Agriculture" is a valuable source for insights related to cattle operations at the state level. There were 13,928 operations across South Dakota with cattle in 2017, and the total inventory was 3,988,183 head.