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August 2026

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2	3 Spring wheat tour across North Dakota finds some drought effects but overall average yields SD soybean farmers urged to scout their fields for rising populations of soybean aphid	4 Neighbors Grub & Pub in Summerset, SD takes “Beef Burger Crown” for the 3^rd year running Updated Drought Monitor reveals dry conditions spreading and intensifying across SD	5 Darling Creek Ranch near Meadow to welcomes all to their Leopold Conservation Award Tour SDSU Extension offers forage “Drop Boxes” at livestock sale barns, testing forages for nitrate toxicity	6 Late summer and fall planted annual forages offer extended grazing and spring-time harvest options Drought management may require early weaning to safeguard grassland and cowherd performance	7 SD soybean farmers encouraged to apply for the ASA/Corteva Young Leader program Uniform residue distribution at harvest is initial step in no-till planting success	8
9	10 SD Wheat Commission adopts a conservative budget, putting most support to wheat breeding Early weaning can be a sound drought mitigation strategy	11 Build Your Base professional pole vaulter credits beef with helping to increase his strength Weekly climate update calls for cooling temperatures and increasing chances for rain	12 Keep Farmers Farming legacy programs assist senior producers in transitioning to the next generation SDSU Extension Entomology team to host webinar on sunflower production & pest management	13 End-of-summer SD State Fair offering early-bird discounts on gate admission, carnival rides & more Multi-state Forage Field Day offers unique topics including grazing solar fields, virtual fence and more	14 SD Soybean invites farmers to “6^th & Main” at next week’s Dakotafest for donuts and discussion SDSU Extension tent at Dakotafest is “One Stop Shop” for all agricultural questions – plus ice cream!	15
16	17 SD Wheat checkoff supports export market development and domestic promotion Vaccinations and facility readiness are essential for weaning prep	18 SD Beef Industry Council reaches out to consumers and producers at Dakotafest/Turner County Fair “Navigating the beef cut sheet” is focus of August edition of Cattle HQ Live webinar	19 Management for wheat streak mosaic virus begins weeks before planting time SDSU Extension reports crop performance data for winter wheat	20 SD Soil Health School slated for September 15-17 to spotlight saline management/virtual fencing and more Tips for utilizing drought-stressed corn for silage	21 Deadline approaching for 2026 SD Soybean Yield & Quality Contest Tips for putting value on drought impacted corn silage when selling/buying it out of the field	22
23	24 Winter wheat variety trial review to highlight August 27^th Draper Winter Wheat meeting Crop byproducts and crop residues can aid in stretching tight hay supplies	25 US Meat Export Federation CEO visits SD to talk trade opportunities & challenges for beef September climate outlook provides no clear predictions for temperature or precipitation	26	27	28	29
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