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Rumen Degradable Protein Versus Rumen Undegradable Protein

Understanding the proportion of rumen degradable protein and rumen undegradable protein is important when determining the best feed option to meet cattle requirements.

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The Importance of Sleep in Managing Chronic Conditions

A good night's sleep is instrumental in giving us the energy we need to manage our chronic disease and our everyday activities that lead to a healthier life.

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Exercise and Diet: Confronting Chronic Disease

Staying active and eating healthy can help manage and improve chronic conditions regardless of your age. Learn some tips for getting started today!

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Eight Tips for Managing Multiple Chronic Health Conditions

Whether you are managing your own health or that of a loved one, the following tips for how to manage multiple chronic health conditions can help support your health and wellbeing.

Black cattle equipped with virtual fencing collars grazing rangeland.

SDSU Extension offering workshop on virtual fencing

December 20, 2023

“Virtual Fencing 101: Expectations and Considerations” is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, on Jan. 11, 2024, at the Box Elder Events Center. It is free to attend.

A black calf with a red ear tag and grain crumbs on its nose looks at the camera, as other calves feed around it

SDSU Extension to host webinar on backgrounding calves

December 15, 2023

Backgrounding Fundamentals is from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. CST/11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MT on Jan. 10, 17 and 24, 2024.

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SDSU Extension hosting 4th annual 4-H Capitol Day in January

December 12, 2023

South Dakota State University Extension’s 4-H program will host the fourth annual 4-H Capitol Day on Jan. 17, 2024, in Pierre.

The Human Side of the Business with Trey Patterson: Padlock Ranch

In this episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson and Kiernan Brandt sit down with Trey Patterson of Padlock Ranch.

Six young women hold up blue and yellow lamb pelts emblazoned with "SDSU" and the Jackrabbit logo

32nd Lamb Bonanza to showcase sheep industry during SDSU basketball game

December 12, 2023

Six lamb pelts will be auctioned during the Lamb Bonanza, which is Jan. 13, 2024, at the SDSU Frost Arena in Brookings. The game starts at 2 p.m. and features SDSU versus University of Denver.

Members of the Wall Community made makeshift sleeping arrangements for stranded travelers.

Wall Blizzard of 2022: Carolynn Anderson and Mary Williams

On this episode of Home Starts Here, Kara Harders and Joshua Hofer meet with Mary Williams and Caroline Anderson of Wall Drug, South Dakota.