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April 2025
1 Build Your Base program continues to attract stakeholders working together to promote beef as a premier protein
Sporadic rain/snow brings welcome moisture to region, but outlook remains dry
Range scientist offers tips on utilizing smooth brome grass for productivity and grassland health
Opportunities grow to feed dairyXbeef cattle
Soil temperatures requirements for most row crops begin at 50 degrees F
Recent moisture combined with sunshine and warming temps create positive soil conditions
Tactics for maintaining cow herd in times of drought
Despite recent rains, farmers urged to conserve moisture using soil health practices
SDSU Extension to co-host Forage Webinar, Monday April 14 on-line
This week’s Cattle HQ Live webinar to spotlight reproductive technologies for the cow herd
Updated Climate Outlook foresees neutral conditions in May followed by drier summer
SD Weed scientist advises using early preplant or pre-emerge herbicides for a jump on 2025 weed control
Heed temperature recommendations when using burndown herbicides
Considerations for SD cow/calf producers in retaining and/or marketing replacement heifers
SD Mesonet weather stations offer numerous climate tools which can aid in grazing decisions
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