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Content by Erin DeHaan

measuring fat on a piece of beef
Oct 16

Data to Help Make Management Decisions Cattle HQ Live

Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd.

Herd of red angus beef cattle
Sep 18

Introducing Weaned Calves Cattle HQ Live

Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd.

Two beef calves  standing in a dry, fall pasture.

Combatting Drought Conditions With Early Weaning

Producers experiencing drought conditions should consider early weaning to reduce fall grazing pressure and facilitate some pasture recovery before dormancy.

BeefSD Class 7

In this episode of Cattle HQ, Madison Kovarna sits down with Dr. Erin DeHaan and Dr. Krista Ehlert from South Dakota State University Extension to discuss the BeefSD program.

Black angus cattle in a feedlot.

SDSU Extension accepting applications for Class 7 of beefSD Program

July 08, 2024

Participation in the beefSD program is an opportunity for producers to learn about all aspects of the beef industry and develop skills needed to be successful beef business managers.

Small group of brown cows and calves in a pasture saturated with rain water.

Considerations for Beef Producers Following a Flood Event

In the aftermath of a flood event, there are several different items to be considered for beef herds. View some tips and resources for protecting your family, your herd, and your bottom line following a flood.

Three brown yearlings eating from a feeding trough.

Animal Science Research and Extension Report

Research report from Animal Science Department covering a variety of areas in livestock production.

Black angus cow with newborn calf in an early spring pasture.

Calving Season Considerations

Calving season can be the most enjoyable, yet most-stressful time of the year for some producers. Learn some expert tips for using record keeping to manage your herd through the madness.

Husband and wife viewing calving software on a computer in a ranch office.

Calving Software: A Modern Consideration

Calving software offers many benefits, including the ability to keep track of records year-over-year and identify if management actions are aligning with calving season.

Producer entering data into a calving app on his smart phone.

Calving Apps: Beyond the Barn

There are many calving apps available for smart phone users, and finding the right one can be challenging. Learn some expert tips on selecting the right one to accomplish your operation's goals.