Click on a topic to listen to the program.

 

July 2023


 
 


 



 


 



 


 

 1
2

 

 3
 Pesticide container recycling drive to kick off for 40 site collection
 


Food safety protocols reach into the garden for fresh produce

 4
   National Beef Quality Audit reveals jump in quality




July climate outlook reveals promising chances for moisture

 

 5
 Multi-species grazing enhances forage production and soil health
 



SDSU specialists advices heeding dicamba cut-off rules




 

 6
 Wheat conditions extremely variable across South Dakota




Tips for identifying palmer amaranth, waterhemp and red root pig weed


 		 7
   Long-time soybean director looks back on checkoff successes


Growers needing to replenish feed supplies have options, even in drought

 

 8








 
9
 		 10
 SD Wheat Commission adopts FY24 budget with investments in research
SD Feedlot tour to feature unique & modern cattle feeding systems		 11
 SD Beef Council directors attend Checkoff Academy to increase knowledge
Weather week ahead looks pleasant with mild temps, spotty rains
 


 

 

12
 Slovek Family to host Leopold Conservation Award Tour


SDSU Lamb team to host education program at  Ewe Sale in Huron




 

 13
 Adding diversity to crop rotations proves beneficial to long-term productivity



 Tips for identifying herbicide resistance weeds in crop fields




 		 14
 Soybean checkoff study researches inclusion of SBM in cattle finishing diets


SDSU researcher study tarspot issues during 2023 growing season

 

 15
  


 
16 17
 SD Winter Wheat breeding trials showcased at Dakota Lakes tour



Precision Ag Demonstration Day set for Thursday in Brookings		 18
   SD Beef Checkoff to welcomes Japanese social media chef to ranch country


Cool temperatures making way for warmer and drier pattern

 		 19
 Eastern SD Grazing School offers insight on tall grass prairie management
Livestock producers must heed antimicrobial guidelines


 		 20
 SD DANR monitors water quality in area lakes




Tips for livestock grower antibiotic use and record keeping
 

21
 Soybean checkoff supports research on bloom retention
Insect activity ramping up in crop fields; continued scouting advised
 

  22
 



 



 

 
23
 



 


 

 24
SD Wheat Checkoff supports domestic promotion via Wheat Foods Council
 


Mid-Missouri group to host Prescribed fire tours in August

 25
SD Beef directors take refresher course on Beef Checkoff program
August climate outlook cools temps down for most in South Dakota


 

 26
New tools aid in gauging moisture status for cover crop planting decision
 


SD/NB Forage Field Day to discuss/demonstrate forage topics

 27
 SD Soil Health School has limited openings for August training
First-ever SD Climate Summit slated for August 1 & 2 near Chamberlain
 

 28
SD soybean farmer meets with customers of U.S. in Chile
Eastern SD Prescribed Fire Tour slated for August 2 & 4
 

 29
 

 


 


 
 

 


 


 
30 31
 Wheat Quality Council tour of ND finds decent crop of spring wheat coming

 


Cover crop species should transition to cooler season plants

 

 

Listen to stories from....

   August    September
 

- SDSU Extension Radio - indicates DFT Program