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June 2026


  





 




 

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  Winter wheat conditions continue to decline as rainfall eludes thirsty fields





Considerations for managing the cow herd when drought shortens the grazing season
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  Keep Farmers Farming aids information accuracy with FSA through farm/ranch transitioning




 New June climate outlook foresees warmer than normal temperatures with uncertain precipitation

 


 

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  SD Beef Industry Council welcomes Woockman as new Industry Relations & Compliance Manager



 As drought continues to amplify, strategic culling may aid in retaining core of the beef breeding herd




 


 

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  Governor’s Ag Summit to feature Grey Zabel, honors Ag Ambassador Jerry Schmitz & more




 Weed control strategies may need alteration due to moisture limitations

 

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  Ag industry to celebrate Jerry Schmitz as SD Ag Ambassador and long-time advocate for SD Soybean




US detection of new world screwworm increases livestock surveillance tactics to safeguard US herd



 


 

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  US Wheat Associates promotes wheat binding benefits in international aquaculture arena





Winter wheat tours spotlight variety attributes in Crop Performance testing program

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  SD Beef Checkoff supports export market development of US beef & variety meats





Summer thunderstorms chipping away at SD drought, but rainfall may be too late for some

 


 

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  SD Grazing school delivers info on matching cowherd nutrition needs with forage in pastures





Keep pastures guessing with grazing sequence to enhance overall forage productivity

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  Mid summer forage options, including forage sorghum, provide economical and drought tolerant feed source




SDSU Extension to host Drought Meetings June 17th in Hot Springs, Winner & Yankton

 

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  Women’s Ag Network launches across SD, connecting women and enhancing skills for leadership





Adapting stocking rates during drought conditions can aid in safeguarding resources for future productivity
 




 

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  Wheat streak mosaic virus infecting SD winter wheat acres for the second consecutive year


SDSU Extension to host drought meetings June 17th in Hot Springs, Winner and Yankton
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  SD Beef producers partner with KELO for 2026 Beef Burger Showdown



Mild temperatures to take hold this week with variable chances for rainfall


 

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  There’s a direct correlation between generational wealth transfer and vitality of rural South Dakota


June’s edition of Cattle HQ Live spotlights cyber security needs of precision agriculture users




 
 

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  Red Power Roundup returns to the SD State Fairgrounds next week in Huron




SDSU Extension Garden Hotline available to answer lawn & garden questions across the state
 

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  SD soybean farmers host “Farm to Fork” supper to increase understanding of food production today


Wheat streak mosaic virus returns to challenge SD wheat crop for the second year running
 



 


 

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  American consumers beneficiaries of nutrient enhancement & fortification of wheat flour



Drought conditions spur increased nitrate levels in forages; testing encouraged for feed safety
 

 

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  State Veterinarian sees federal & state inspections as a strong firewall to New World Screwworm movement to SD


Climate outlook for July difficult to foresee with equal chances for drier, wetter or normal conditions in SD




 

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