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March 2025




 


 


 

 


  


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  Six months of low precipitation is challenging winter wheat conditions across the state





Winter sowing of garden seeds can give a jump on the growing season

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  Junior Beef Ambassadors ramp up beef education & promotion during March, National Ag Month




Climate experts revise March weather outlook to warmer than normal with uncertain precipitation


 

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  Resistance to Group 14 herbicides has developed in ND; SD farmers can learn from ND mistakes


 


Summary of 2024 rental rates gives greater clarity for 2025 farm & ranch leases
 


 

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  SD Soil Health Coalition promotes the value of healthy soils during Soil Health Awareness Week

 


Winter wheat conditions continue to decline, following dry autumn and open winter
 

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  SD soybean farmers building bridges with soybean customers in Indonesia


 



Range specialist encourages ranchers to update drought plans before grazing season begins

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  Life cycle analysis of US Wheat Production shows dramatic strides in reducing carbon footprint

 


As drought looms, specialist offers strategies for drought mitigation

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  Cattle producers urged to step-up management during weather swings to catch calf illness early




 Dicamba may still offer weed control options, despite de-listing for over-the-top spray on soybeans

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  2025 SD Governor’s Agriculture Summit slated for June in Deadwood





Replacement heifer selection considerations include birth date, physical conformity and data
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  SD Beef producer outlines US Beef Export successes from 2024





SDSU Extension hosts Dairy-Beef short course in Sioux Falls		 14
  Farmers invited to Soy 100 March 27th in Brookings for education and networking





Tips for early spring assessment of winter wheat stands



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  SD performance trials aid in spring wheat variety selection

 
Starting garden seeds indoors during March & April gives a jumpstart to growing season
 

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  SD Beef celebrates National Ag Week at the SF Washington Pavilion’s Ag Day celebration




SD begin planting small grains thanks to warming soils and dry conditions

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  SD cattle producer prefers calving season in May, finding healthier calves, lower costs and less stress

 
SDSU Extension Beef Team to host Cattle HQ Live tomorrow on Zoom
 

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  Farmers seeking to plant new alfalfa this spring are encouraged to choose newer genetics





Spring wheat variety trial data offers insight on traits of spring wheat lines

 

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  Research finds soybean farmers achieve strong return on investment with checkoff programs





SDSU Extension offers easy-to-use crop budgets to aid growers in cropping decisions


 

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  US Wheat trade mission builds connections for US wheat farmers and their exports



SDSU performance testing gives farmers data to aid in oat variety selection		 25
  SD Beef teams with Beef Logic to promote beef’s nutrient package during March National Nutrition Month



The City of Platte, SD to host 2025 Energize conference for small town revitalization
 
 

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  Spring cereal plantings can be forage solution to boost cattle feed supplies in dry conditions




Bangs vaccine and electronic ear tags in short supply for replacement heifers
 


 

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  SD State Fair Grandstand lineup nearing completion





Tips for enhancing environment for dung beetles also benefits grassland health and pest control
 

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  Demand for soy-based biofuels continues to rise on east/west coasts; Midwest responds with greater crush capacity




Last “off-season” Garden Hour Webinar set for April 1st at 7 p.m. central time

 

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  U.S. Wheat Associates representatives well respected in Philippines and Thailand




Small grain planting begins as soils warm; continued moisture will be needed
 		          

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