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October 2026

 
 





 

  

 


 








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





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

 

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  SD farmer sees soybean checkoff in action with US Meat Export Federation visit to Japan




Proper handling of vaccine and cattle aids in positive health & performance


 




 

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  Wheat in rotation with warm season row crops may enhance control of palmer amaranth & waterhemp




Ultrasound strategies of pregnancy detection provides in-depth data on fetus age & sex
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  Applications for SD Junior Beef Ambassadors open until October 15th; youth encouraged to apply




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

 

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  SD Ag Foundation’s Keep Farmers Farming Program adds Erin Yost to the Legacy Team




Farmers advised to skip fall tillage, protecting soils and reducing diesel expenses

 




 

 

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  Thank-a-Farmer Day celebrated October 12th gives public opportunity to show appreciation to ag producers




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

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  SD Soybean farmers pool funds with neighboring states to research agronomic challenges in soybeans     




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


 


 

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  SDSU wheat breeding program develops first dual-purpose winter wheat for quality forage or grain




Calf Value Discovery program enables ranchers to track animal performance through feeding and into harvest

 

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  Autumn brings tens of thousands of calves to sale barns in the “Fall Run”     





 Soil sampling for soybean cyst nematode is recommended following fall harvest


 

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  Begin next year’s week 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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