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November 2023

			1 SD Grasslands Coalition meeting to feature Dave Pratt Soil specialist advises staying off fields when wet to avoid soil compaction	2 Dormant seeding opportunities now available for conservation plantings Considerations for disposing of “sharps” on the farm/ranch	3 SD Soybean Checkoff logo promotes soy uses outside Poet Bioprocessing Manage grazing to prevent grain overload in cattle heading to corn stalks	4
5	6 Six classes of wheat grown in the U.S., each with different end-uses Fall soil sampling provides insight on fertilizer needs for next season	7 Beef Quality Audit finds areas for improvement for market cows November climate outlook finds mild trend extending thru most of month	8 Growing Resilience podcasts feature regenerative agriculture journeys Bull management over winter months primes them for breeding season	9 DANR hosts pesticide container/community recycling clearinghouse Soybean performance data from SDSU Variety Trials now available	10 SD Soybean Association seeking nominees for director positions Body condition scoring of cowherd aids in fall in winter feed management	11
12	13 Wheat Quality Council survey of popular varieties finds quality reviews Corn residue grazing can equate to economical weight gain for cows	14 New beef checkoff director enhances knowledge of checkoff duties Local Foods event brings farmers and consumers together for diverse education	15 Ag Horizons session spotlights tillage impact on nutrient recommendations Proper cull cow management boosts profit potential at point-of-sale	16 SD Soil Health essay & video contests educate youth on regenerative ag Cattle grazing crop residues may require supplementation for balanced nutrition	17 Farmers encouraged to test soybean fields for soybean cyst nematode Northern Plains Forage meeting offers educational opportunities	18
19	20 Ag Horizons offers wide menu of agricultural & economic speakers Soybean farmers urged to test soils for soybean cyst nematode	21 SD’s Beef Industry Council salutes the “Fall Run” as a key to SD’s economy December climate stays cool with precipitation potential unclear	22 Take advantage of winter storms to evaluate the need for tree belts Evaluate the nutrient loss of residue before selling corn stalk bales	23 Fresh cut Christmas trees available in Black Hills & SD tree farms Keep food safety top-of-mind when preparing and storing the Thanksgiving meal	24 SD Soybean to host Ag Outlook 2023 December 7^th in Sioux Falls Shelf life of Christmas trees varies by species and care during the Holidays	25
26	27 Ag Horizons to feature market analyst Naomi Blohm Varenhorst to spotlight red sunflower seed weevil at Ag Horizons event	28 Winter grazing takes planning but can reduce annual feed expenses Weaned Calf Protection insurance now a pilot program in South Dakota	29 SD Main Streets thrive when the “Fall Run” brings calves & people to town Training for CAFO producers enhances environmental stewardship	30

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South Dakota Wheat Commission	South Dakota Beef Industry Council	South Dakota NRCS
South Dakota No Till	South Dakota Department of Agriculture	South Dakota Soybean Research
South Dakota Pulse Growers Assn.	South Dakota Grasslands Coalition	South Dakota Soil Health Coalition
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