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  SD Department of Ag & Natural Resources awards grants to conservation districts




 SDSU Extension offers webinar short course aiding in legal document organization

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  Increasing midwest soybean crush creates demand for SD soybeans





SDSU Extension offers resources to increasing understanding of “Trusts”




 


 

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   Upcoming Soil Heal Conference to share message on crop diversity for soil health



SDSU Extension Crop Hour kicks off tomorrow with a week’s focus on WEEDS

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  SD Beef Checkoff Annual Report is now available, providing insight on checkoff investments


Warmer than average climate trend to continue into mid-January

 


 

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  SD No-till Association to host Mitchell Soil Health Event February 5th




Precision technology developing “laser scarecrow” to protect sunflowers from birds

 

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  Soil Health Conference can be a gateway to new ideas and strategies in agriculture



Management of livestock water in winter can be challenged by cold conditions
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   SD Soybean Checkoff encourages farmers to apply for biodiesel rebate




Private pesticide applicator certification training webinars offered this spring

 




 

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  SD Farm Family talks stewardship in the Rooted in Resilience feature on Eat Wheat website



SDSU Extension Crop Hour webinar to spotlight soil health and water quality


 

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  SD Beef Industry Council partners with Federation on promotion & digital marketing


SDSU Extension Vet outlines Johnes Disease in Cattle HQ podcast

 

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  Keep Farmers Farming aids in organizational structure for family farms & ranches



Precision tools aids in flagging marginal acres which drag down field yields & profits

 
 

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  Winter is ideal time to scout and plan for treebelts and living snow fences
 



Oat variety trials reveal strong yield potential in SD oat lines

 

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  SD Soybean farmer strengthens relationships with SBM buyers in Philippines




January edition of Cattle HQ Live to feature discussion on water infrastructure for cattle



 


 

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  Elder law attorney discusses myths on farm/ranch assets and nursing home costs





This week’s Crop Hour investigates insect pests of corn, soybeans and other crops

 

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  SD Beef Council partnership with the Federation gives SD producers a voice in checkoff




Herbicide resistant weeds is focus of farmer meeting in Martin


 

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  Calving season shift impacts work schedules, enterprise economics and more





Hairy heel warts impacting feedlot and potentially show calves
 

 


 

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  Forage options for winter feeding of the cattle/sheep herd


 


SDSU Extension seeking participants for ag labor survey




 

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  `SD Soybean supports fire fighter safety with donation of soy-based fire foam





SD Oat breeding program developing high-yielding varieties for SD conditions



 

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