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October 2024


 


 


 


 


 
 


 



 


 

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 SD Soybean farmers host international trade teams; creating relationships to build demand




September dryness is breaking records with no moisture relief in sight
 


 

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 SD Grasslands meeting to feature Natalie Kovarik; social media influencer & 1st generation rancher
 



Roadway safety during busy harvest season is responsibility of producers and motorists

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 SD Beef adopts conservation beef checkoff budget for FY 2025


 


SDSU Extension provides guidance on Farm to School food programs in SD

 

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 Drought tolerant biotech wheat gets thumbs up from USDA



 


SDSU Calf Value Discover Program now taking steer calves for performance testing

 

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 Drought tolerant wheat varieties will take numerous years to develop in US
 



Agritourism workshop to feature opportunities to grow industry spotlighting rural SD's agriculture

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 SD Beef hears positive feedback from Sanford International PGA Pro-Am participants




October climate outlook continues warm & dry forecast
 

 
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 SD Agricultural Land Trust offers solutions to farm/ranch land in danger of development

 


Prussic acid poisoning dangers for grazing cattle occur after freeze to sorghum family of forages
 


 








 

10
 National Farmer Day encourages consumers to thank those who supply food, fuel & fiber for the globe



Research finds value in Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance (MBAS) for reducing stress in calves

 







 

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 SD Soybean farmers support new uses development with research group in Brookings




Use diversity of products for fall-applied herbicide strategy
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 USDA reports record winter wheat yields and strong spring wheat crop in SD

 



Research finds low-stress weaning strategies pays off with enhanced performance

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 SD Beef Industry Council seats new board members, thanking retiring directors for their service




SDSU Extension to host Legacy – Transition workshop series across SD this fall & winter

 


 




 

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 Fall Residual herbicide program work well in drier areas of SD – but thing diversity of herbicide




Pregnancy testing cowherd in autumn aids in management of females as opens and breds








 

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 Grazing livestock on crop residues offers value to soil health and economics of farmer & livestock producer




Monitor and record pasture range conditions in autumn for comparison to previous year’s data
 




 








 

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 SD Soybean makes soy innovation feasible with SD researchers in Poet Bioproducts Center
 



Summer research confirms plant injury potential with broadleaf herbicides

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 Brandon teen recognized for baking projects and charity work




Farmers urged to review farm & crop insurance to manage risk of harvest fires
 

22
 SD Beef contracts with Beef Logic on management and outreach of Build Your Base



Precipitation outlook for November is uncertain across South Dakota


 

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 Application review date for EQIP, CSP and other USDA programs quickly approaching

 

Considerations for managing cull cows after weaning

 



 
 

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 Riparian Buffer Initiative offers 10-year rental contracts for vegetative strips along impaired waterways
 


Waste & unusable pesticides can be collected by SD Department of Ag for proper disposal


 

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 SD Soybean farmers salute pork producers and value their business for soybean meal




Forbs provide valuable nutrients for SD livestock grazing pastures
 

 

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 US Wheat compiles Crop Quality Report for international marketing of American-grown wheat



SDSU Extension offers useful agribusiness tools & calculators to aid producer decisions

 
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 SD Beef promotes lean beef with cardiovascular professionals at recent regional conference



Fall tillage on dry soils plugs soil channels needed for moisture infiltration

 

30
 SD Grasslands Coalition December meeting to feature podcast host Clay Conry




SDSU Extension veterinarian outlines EID rules for interstate shipment of cattle & bison
 

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 Cooling soils creates opportunity for dormant seeding of grasses & forages




Breaking Barriers in Family Communications theme for Ag Transition workshop

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