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March 2024

					1 Farmers invited to Soy 100 for insight on high yielding soybeans Study finds adding more roughage to finishing rations has value for some	2
3	4 Early spring conditions may encourage field work & wheat planting Final SDSU Extension Crop Hour spotlights specialty crops for SD	5 Checkoff extends heart-health beef research through social media & events Nitrogen availability rises with soil organic matter levels over 3%	6 Soil salinity/sodicity may be remedied with perennial vegetation Dairy Beef Short Course slated in tandem with Central Plains Dairy Expo	7 Soil Health speaker combines managed grazing with holistic vision Shorting bred cows during gestation impacts muscle performance of offspring	8 Five tips for raising high yielding soybeans starts with variety selection Short interval alfalfa in crop rotation boosts overall profit potential	9
10	11 SD Wheat Checkoff supports fertility research in SD Cause of late-term bovine abortions not always possible	12 SD Beef releases new children’s book in time for Ag Day celebrations SD Beef releases new children’s book in time for Ag Day celebrations	13 NRCS offers farmers transitioning to organic assistance programs Economic & optimal nitrogen rates explored in winter wheat research	14 2024 SD Governor’s Ag Summit to celebrate *The Dex* while exploring issues SDSU agronomy researcher reviews Tar Spot pressure in SD	15 Soybean checkoff supports SD On-farm Research Program with growers Soybean growers still have time to test spring soils for soybean cyst nematode	16
17	18 Is it too early to begin planting? Agronomist says “Have patience” Tips for keeping calves healthy during the weeks after birth	19 Beef checkoff surveys producers to gain insight on attitudes & wishes for checkoff Dicamba ruling for 2024 over-the-top use on soybeans explained	20 SD Grasslands Coalition to host “Regenerate” school with Josh Dukart Keeping track of calving dates & data aids in herd management decisions	21 Wheat checkoff-funded research aids in management of FHB in wheat Early registration for 2024 Energize “Community” Conference soon to close	22 Soybean checkoff supports precision ag SCN research across the region SDSU Extension researcher explores charcoal rot in soybeans	23
24	25 SD farm/ranch family featured in “Stories of Stewardship” from US Wheat Grassland managers work to combat cedar tree encroachment in SD	26 Junior Beef Ambassadors celebrate National Ag Week across SD Climate outlook for April continues warmer than normal potential	27 Outlook for SD forage production still positive, despite dry open winter SDSU animal health official discusses high path avian influenza in mammals	28 Dextravaganza on SD State Fairgrounds to feature Thomas Rhett Features to consider when choosing a calving book app for smart phone	29 SD Soybean Checkoff Council seeking candidates for director positions Special Garden Hour webinar from SDSU Extension slated for April 2nd online	30
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