Content by Taylor Grussing
Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School - November
SDSU Extension will host a Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School from November 14-16, 2025, at the SDSU Cow-Calf Education and Research Facility (2901 Western Ave, Brookings, SD 57006).
Receiving New Calves into the Feedlot
During this episode of Cattle HQ, Dr. Warren Rusche and Dr. Zach Smith, South Dakota State University Assistant Professors based out of Brookings, SD, discuss tips on sourcing and receiving new calves into the feedlot.
Purchasing Bred Females
Weaning time is here and the decision to retain or sell heifers is front and center. Regardless of your decision, there is opportunity to purchase bred females and increase the calves available to market next season in a strong market.
Preparing for the Fall Run
Having a plan in place for weaning and marketing will reduce stress for both your operation and your calves when the grazing season comes to an end and movement of calves begins.
Spring Planting and Grazing Adjustments During Drought
Dry springs mean management changes for both farmers and ranchers as they plan for summer. Learn some important considerations for planting and grazing during a dry spring.
Breeding and Marketing Strategies
The debate as to when or if the U.S. beef cattle herd will begin rebuilding this year is yet to be determined. While cattlemen operate record low cattle inventory numbers, the decision to retain females will be unique to each operation.
Bangs Vaccine and Talking to Your Veterinarian
As spring arrives, many cattlemen have selected their replacement heifers for breeding and should be considering pre-breeding and brucellosis vaccination in their replacement females as soon as possible to set them up for a successful breeding season.
Heifer Selection Strategies
Producers should consider some common characteristics and questions to help select replacement heifers strategically.