Content by Taylor Grussing
How to Read Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs)
Bull sale season is here and many cattlemen are likely scanning websites and catalogs in search or their next herd sire. Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) are a tool to aid selection by comparing traits between animals within the same breed.
How to use the Livestock Stress Tool
During this episode of Cattle HQ, Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow Calf Field Specialist visits with Dr. Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Feedlot Specialist about the Livestock Stress tool he helped develop which is available on the SD Mesonet website.
Artificial Insemination (AI) Checklist
A checklist to prepare for artificial insemination for cattle.
New Year Weather Outlook
During this episode of Cattle HQ, Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow Calf Field Specialist sits down with Laura Edwards, SDSU Extension State Climatologist to share an outlook on winter weather. Climate predictions may help cattlemen set up shelters and prepare for calving season sooner than later.
SDSU Extension encourages participation in Nebraska Extension Calving College
February 06, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging cow/calf producers to participate in a series of calving workshops hosted by Nebraska Extension.
Purchasing Beef for the Holidays & Direct Beef Marketing Tips
During this episode of Cattle HQ, Taylor Grussing sits down with Calli Williams, a cattle producer, mom, beef advocate and direct-to-consumer business owner to learn more about her perspective on what beef cuts are great for family holiday meals, how much to purchase for gathering, and even some preparation and leftover options.
Preparing for Calving Season Cattle HQ Live
Join us to learn more how organizing the calving season by preparing the calving list, facilities and even personal wellbeing, can make it a successful time of year.
Preparing for the Calving Season
Calving season is a busy time of year as beef producers prepare themselves for less sleep each night, while spending more time observing cows close to calving. So, what can we do to make calving season less stressful for everyone involved?
New Findings to Evaluate Bull Fertility
During this episode Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist visits visits with Dr. Saulo Zoca, Assistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist for the University of Tennessee, discussing current research on bull fertility markers and how he started his research in sire fertility looking at water buffalo, to now evaluating beef on dairy sires.
SDSU Extension to host cow/calf calving camp
December 11, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting interactive Cow/Calf Calving Camps for cattle producers.