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April 2025




 


 


 

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  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


 


  

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  Sunflower growers have fewer options for controlling red sunflower seed weevil in 2025





Boosting roughage in cattle finishing diets may lower digestive upset when weather swings occur
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  Target grazing with livestock can aid in controlling grassland weeds






Range scientist offers tips on utilizing smooth brome grass for productivity and grassland health
 

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  SD Soybean Checkoff Council has director seats up for nomination/election







Opportunities grow to feed dairyXbeef cattle

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  Wheat grown in the plains states if often milled into flour in East/West Coast mills





Soil temperatures requirements for most row crops begin at 50 degrees F

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  SD Cattle rancher selected to take part in Beef Checkoff’s Trailblazer program





Recent moisture combined with sunshine and warming temps create positive soil conditions


 

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  100 year rain events spur flooding due to “broken water cycle”



 


Tactics for maintaining cow herd in times of drought

 


 

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  Private well owners advised to test well water annually if used for human consumption


 


Despite recent rains, farmers urged to conserve moisture using soil health practices
 

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  SD Soybean farmer receives Conservation Legacy Award from the American Soybean Association


 


SDSU Extension to co-host Forage Webinar, Monday April 14 on-line

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  Milling executive breaks down U.S. classes of wheat and their primary end uses

 


This week’s Cattle HQ Live webinar to spotlight reproductive technologies for the cow herd

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  SD Rancher finds value in partnering with Federation of State Beef Councils



Sporadic weather systems to bring light moisture to most of SD in the days ahead
 


 

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  Grazing strategies can promote plant diversity for greater production, quality and value




If dry soils persist into planting, fertilizer in-furrow must be managed to prevent seedling injury

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  Annual forages can boost feed supplies in light of drought potential





Last chance to register for Energize: Rural Communities Conference
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  SD farmers travel to Vietnam exploring marketing opportunities and building relationships
Ranchers on western prairies use low-cost methods to restore riparian areas



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  SD Winter Wheat crop combats challenging conditions since planting

 
Updated Climate Outlook foresees neutral conditions in May followed by drier summer
 

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  Every day is Earth Day for South Dakota Beef farmers & ranchers





SD Weed scientist advises using early preplant or pre-emerge herbicides for a jump on 2025 weed control
 

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  Conservation Technology Information Center to host prestigious Conservation-in-Action Tour in SD this year

 
Heed temperature recommendations when using burndown herbicides
 

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  Quarantine on firewood/wood products from SE SD remains in place due to EAB confirmation




Considerations for SD cow/calf producers in retaining and/or marketing replacement heifers

 

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  Soybean farmers celebrate Earth Week with sustainable practices for every crop





Spring pasture report offers climate resources to aid in grazing management


 

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  Spring management tips for SD winter wheat include fertilization, weed control and possibly fungicide





SD Mesonet weather stations offer numerous climate tools which can aid in grazing decisions

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