SDSU Extension Livestock Newsletter - November 17, 2022

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Livestock Newsletter: November 17, 2022

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Winter Bull Management

In this episode of Cattle HQ, Olivia Amundson and Kiernan Brandt, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialists, discuss winter bull management alongside Andrew Snyder, a fourth generation beef farmer, and Dr. Julie Walker, SDSU Extension Beef Specialist.

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Sell the Feeder Calf or Create a Yearling?

Fall brings many weaning and selling time decisions for cattle operations. Learn some expert tips for evaluating your current situation and making informed management decisions given the price of calves, feed, and the futures market.

Two angus crossbred calves
Weaning decisions

Can Livestock Utilize Moldy Grain?

While livestock producers know that moldy grain and forage are not ideal feedstuffs, they also know that stored feed occasionally contains a small amount of visible mold, and that their animals consume it with no obvious adverse effects. The question arises, how much mold is too much for a feed to be unsuitable for animals?

An ear of corn in a field with visible white mold on the tip of the ear.
Moldy grain

Beef: Best Management Practices for Cow-Calf Production

This comprehensive book provides producers with insight and education into the latest beef management, handling practices and technology.

Newborn black angus calf with mother cow.
Beef book

What is an Ultra-Filtered Milk Product?

Dairy should be a part of everyone’s regular diet each day. In an effort to offer consumers a high quality liquid milk product with even more nutrition benefits, manufacturers have discovered a new processing technique known as an ultrafiltration process.

A glass of milk and a milk pitcher
Ultrafiltration
A family farm with the sun setting in the background

Sustaining the Legacy @ Rapid City

Join SDSU Extension and industry professionals for a three-day estate planning and farm succession conference on December 7, 14 and 21 at Best Western Ramkota (2111 North LaCrosse Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701). Each day begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

  • Ag Economic Dialogues, November 18

  • Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit Conference and Southeast Research Farm Annual Meeting, December 2

  • Environmental Training for CAFOs, December 7

  • SDSU Sheep Shearing School, December 10

 
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