Fall grazing options include cool season pastures, cover crops and crop residues

Cowherd breeding programs are best designed when genetics match environment & forage resources



 

 

Harvest weather window looks to remain open through work week across the state

 

 

SDSU Extension study reveals cover crop use in SD still quite small, despite proven soil health/economic benefits
 

 

High summer temperatures may have challenged reproductive success in the cow herd


 

 Autumn brings tens of thousands of calves to SD salebarns in the "Fall Run"

Soil sampling for soybean cyst nematode is recommended following fall harvest





 

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 Begin next year's weed control this autumn with a fall-applied herbicide program





October edition of Cattle HQ Live spotlights the value of post weaning & carcass data

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 SD Soybean farmers welcome international customers to their farms this autumn




Whole Farm planning resources from SDSU Extension look to child & health care needs







 

SD Wheat farmers support market development action with Northern Crops Institute

Fall grazing management seeks to harvest forage while protecting health of plants

SD Beef farmers & ranchers conduct multiple outreach activities in early autumn
 

Winter climate outlook foresees strong El Nino bringing warmer than normal temperatures
 

Riperian Buffer Iniative open to SD landowners with property alongside streams, rivers & lakes
 

Grazing corn stalks; the more economical option over baling of & removing residue

SD Soybean farmers support important customer by celebrating October as National Pork Month

Corn sprouted on the ear still valuable in livestock rations

Renting corn stalks?  Here’s things to factor in to drive rental rates for grazing

First autumn frost/freeze comes late to SD this year, with new record set in some locations

Livestock grazers advised to remove cattle from sorghum fields for 10 days after frost