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  Spring wheat tour across North Dakota finds some drought effects but overall average yields



SD soybean farmers urged to scout their fields for rising populations of soybean aphid

 

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  Neighbors Grub & Pub in Summerset, SD takes “Beef Burger Crown” for the 3rd year running


Updated Drought Monitor reveals dry conditions spreading and intensifying across SD

 


 

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  Darling Creek Ranch near Meadow to welcomes all to their Leopold Conservation Award Tour

SDSU Extension offers forage “Drop Boxes” at livestock sale barns, testing forages for nitrate toxicity

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  Late summer and fall planted annual forages offer extended grazing and spring-time harvest options



Drought management may require early weaning to safeguard grassland and cowherd performance

 

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  SD soybean farmers encouraged to apply for the ASA/Corteva Young Leader program



Uniform residue distribution at harvest is initial step in no-till planting success

 




 

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  SD Wheat Commission adopts a conservative budget, putting most support to wheat breeding




Early weaning can be a sound drought mitigation strategy
 

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  Build Your Base professional pole vaulter credits beef with helping to increase his strength



Weekly climate update calls for cooling temperatures and increasing chances for rain

 


 

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