Content by John Jaeger

SDSU Extension welcomes John Jaeger to full-time Extension role

August 14, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome John Jaeger to a full-time appointment as an SDSU Extension Beef Specialist.

Black cow with three young calves in early spring.

Shorten Your Calving Season for a More Profitable Cow Herd

Coupled with good management, a defined breeding and calving season increases the number of cows that conceive early, produces a more uniform calf crop, and allows producers to manage labor, nutrition, and herd health more efficiently.

Black Angus crossbred cow standing to the right looking at the camera with two cattle grazing in the background with blank area to the left

Drought Management Tips for Beef Cattle Producers

Fact sheet with tips for Beef Cattle Producers for Drought Management