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March 2023

			1 Home gardeners urged to sample soil for nutrient needs in spring SDSU Planting Date/Maturity study finds ideal target for SD corn	2 Late winter can be ideal for scouting needs for future shelter belts Climate outlook for March: Cold & Snowy	3 Centerville SD soybean farmer advocates for US soybeans in Mexico Cow/calf producers urged to give udder scores at calving	4
5	6 SD Beef Checkoff directors to gather for research and promotion review Review of backgrounder calf sales reveal traits most in demand	7 Despite dry autumn concerns on vernalization of winter wheat are low SDSU researchers study date of planting and maturity impacts on soybean yields	8 No-till in tandem with rotational diversity reduces climate impacts on crops Applications open for 2023 SDSU Master Gardener training program	9 Using no-till on gardens helps to boost soil health & productivity Cold requirements of winter wheat likely met despite lack of germination	10 Soy 100 explores strategies for higher yields & profits from soybeans SDSU Crop Hour explores soil health and carbon	11
12	13 SD Winter Wheat varieties win “Best of Show” at Wheat Quality Council Oats production topic of focus at SDSU Extension Crop Hour	14 SD Junior Beef Ambassadors assist in driving demand for beef Despite spring on the calendar, winter not letting loose on her grip	15 NRCS offers technical/financial assistance on forest lands in SD Drones finding useful applications on the ranch	16 SD Ag Department to host mental health training for faith leaders Don’t take chances: Test drought-impacted hay for nitrate levels	17 Soy 100 to spotlight economic outlook along with agronomic info SDSU Crop Hour offers insight on spring flooding potential on SD rivers	18
19	20 SD Wheat Commission hails farmers & ranchers during National Ag Week I-29 Moo University Dairy Beef Short Course slated March 28 in SF	21 Soy checkoff enhances markets for U.S. red meats for added value Keep track of calving distribution this season for guidance on length of breeding season	22 SD survey reveals strong support for working grasslands Northern Plains Forage Association to host grower meetings at Dairy Expo	23 Prepare now for spring forage planting for best seed supply and growing conditions Balancing ventilation & moisture is key to livestock barns in winter	24 Beef checkoff promotes high quality protein for mental and physical strength Grain bin management encouraged in spring & summer	25
26	27 SD Wheat congratulates Little I on 100 years of student achievement SDSU Extension researcher breaks down carbon market compensation	28 Build Your Base named official “Community Partner” of Indoor Football League Slow start to spring means adjustments to indoor seed starting	29 Conservation Stewardship Program offers incentives for enhancements SD pork producers urged to “tell their story” with sustainability reporting	30 State Fair Grandstand entertainment touts old & new favorites Sanitation at calving keeps workers and livestock safer from zoonotic germs	31 On-Farm Soybean Research Project open to SD farmers Hay supplies nationally fall drastically; SD stocks slightly higher

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