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March 2026

1	2 Early spring wheat planters urged to guard against wind erosion in low-residue fields Spring planting for wheat and oats “beats the heat” for summer pollination	3 Reclaiming saline seep soils requires patience and a change to perennial sequences March Climate Outlook update continues warmer and drier than normal conditions	4 SD Beef connects with consumers educating on beef’s journey from pasture to plate Tips for matching winter forage supply with the nutritional needs of the cowherd	5 Repurpose saline soils to perennial systems to save inputs & greater returns Metribuzen in combo with additional herbicide proving quite effective in corn	6 SD soybean farmers encouraged to apply to the “See for Yourself” Tour of Pacific NW Research finds niche uses for GPS ear tags for cattle	7
8	9 SD Beef connects with professionals at Sanford Weight Management Symposium Dicamba use on tolerant soybeans OK’d for 2026/27 WITH NEW RESTRICTIONS	10 Public and private wheat breeding programs collaborate to develop new & better wheat lines Dairy Beef Short Course explores new opportunities/challenges of feeding hybrid cattle	11 Diversification is one option to increasing cash flow to bring in Next Generation SDSU Extension offers clarity on understanding EPDs	12 DANR promotes resources aiding farmers & ranchers manage their mental wellness Opportunities and challenges of direct marketing lamb to niche holiday consumers	13 SD farmer selected as chairman of US Soybean Export Council SDSU Extension creates “Water Resources Tool” to aid users in obtaining water info	14
15	16 Public/private wheat breeding spurs competition and innovation in seed industry SDSU Extension provides resources for grassland restoration project	17 SD Beef celebrates SD Agriculture at “Ag Day at the Pavilion” in Sioux Falls Temperatures to swing from 0 degrees to 80 this week from Monday through Friday	18 SD Family returns cropping acres to grass, combating erosion and boosting profitability Tomorrow’s Cattle HQ Live webinar to spotlight grazing prep and nutritional challenges	19 Pay attention to soil conditions & calendar when planting spring forages Health considerations for heifers transitioning into the breeding herd	20 US soybean exports diversify as China demand continues to drop Protecting reproductive health is key in developing replacement heifers	21
22	23 Breaking the green bridge before planting essential to combating wheat streak mosaic virus Tips for cooling grains bins in spring to maintain quality	24 Orientation training aids beef directors/staff in understanding checkoff system SDSU Extension updates online Ag Land Soil Tool	25	26	27	28
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South Dakota Wheat Commission	South Dakota Beef Industry Council	Keep Farmers Farming
South Dakota No Till	South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources	South Dakota Soybean Council
South Dakota Pulse Growers Assn.	South Dakota Grasslands Coalition	South Dakota Soil Health Coalition
	Millborn Seeds