Individual identification of cattle is important for many reasons, making it possible to identify a number of important management aspects.
Spring is here and Beck's Practical Farm Research (PFR)® team is excited to celebrate our 60th year of providing unbiased agronomic research to help farmers succeed. Check out the latest episode of The DIG as the guys breakdown some of our most exciting and innovative studies for this year.
Apprenticeships and kids’ camps are bringing awareness to forgotten trades
The Stiefvater family of Salem, South Dakota, has a long history in FFA, spanning three generations.
Father and son, Barry and Eli Little prioritize soil health on their 1,600 acres of cropland and 800 acres of pastures at Blioux River Ranch near Castlewood, South Dakota.
A new program for remote beef carcass grading has unlocked the potential for certain small meat processing facilities to reap the marketing benefits of U.S. Department of Agriculture-graded beef at a much more affordable price.
Fertilizer recommendations can vary widely across state lines, which is a management challenge for producers working in multiple states.
CLAAS has brought an intensive German apprenticeship program to its Omaha facility, teaching mechatronics, a discipline that incorporates mechanics, electronics, fluid power and computing.
Tracking down the mystery behind bird flu in dairy cattle, veterinarian Dr. Barb Petersen spent weeks in March talking to dairy owners, exchanging notes with fellow vets and submitting numerous samples to labs that tested for more than 200 potential causes. Farm cats provided a clue.
A team of DSU students and faculty are collaborating with Case New Holland to explore potential cybersecurity risks with precision agriculture equipment.
South Dakota State University Extension has a new livestock production and stewardship specialist.
Grazing winter annuals such rye, winter wheat or triticale commonly begins in April. All three of these forages can be very high in quality and reduce the need for feeding expensive hay while allowing additional time for spring growth of our perennial summer pastures.
As it begins to warm up, considerations for a crop pest control and soil fertility plan come to life. One major factor that producer can control, is applied fertilizer needs.
“AgSpire is focused on improving resiliency and sustainability across the entire agricultural supply chain. We connect producers with funding opportunities as well as resources to implement regenerative or sustainable practices.”
Once a cashflow has been completed for the year, it should become a goal list, as well as a working document, and compared to your actual income and expense.
AGCO Corporation has launched PTx, a new brand representing its precision-agriculture portfolio. PTx combines precision-ag technologies from the cornerstones of AGCO’s tech stack – Precision Planting – and its newest joint venture, PTx Trimble, according to the company. AGCO designs, manufac…
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Editor’s note: The following was written by Hans Klopp and Anthony Bly, South Dakota State University Extension soil health field specialists, for the university’s website April 3.
Unsure how to maximize your soybean harvest? From insights into the ideal planting window, cover crop termination, and the power of planter box additives, this episode is packed with practical tips to set your soybean crop up for a profitable season!
A dairy herd in South Dakota has the state's first confirmed case of avian influenza.
This spring, a group of 22 SDSU agricultural students made a 16-hour trip to Houston for the Commodity Classic. “It’s the place to be if you want to see what ag is dealing with and what it’s going to be in the future."
An SDSU Extension grazing specialist offers tips, tricks and tools to prepare for grazing season
Although it is often overlooked, veterinarians and their teams face a unique set of stressors and conditions that can make the occupation incredibly difficult. These factors, if not addressed, can lead to tragic outcomes. In fact, one in six veterinarians considers suicide at some point in t…
University program explores ways for farmers to protect their data
The Covey Church in northwest Iowa hasn’t held weekly church services since 1959, but the 140-year-old building and small cemetery remain as lasting reminders of the homestead days and the trials settlers from that era faced.
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