[caption id="attachment_14644" align="alignright" width="300"] Figure 1. South Dakota forage production outlook, as a percent of normal forage production. Scale is… read more

Growing up, I remember asking the question, “Why do we need to learn this?” The “this” being math, and I posed the… read more

Each decision or change in management in a livestock production system results in multiple changes or outcomes downstream of the… read more

The development of estrus synchronization protocols for beef cattle that can be used for either natural service or artificial insemination… read more

Water quality and concerns for beef cattle By: Josh Stroh, beef nutritionist, Hubbard Feeds Water is the most critical nutrient but… read more

Fly management is no small component of herd health. Limiting them reduces disease, increases animal comfort and allows greater efficiency.… read more

Just purchased a new bull? Keep in mind the longevity of a bull in the herd has a lot to… read more

In order to meet and exceed consumer expectations, we must have two things: product integrity and a high-quality product that… read more

This winter and looking towards spring, forecasts predict warmer than average temperatures across the state. With warmer temperatures and recent… read more

Genomics. What is the value for seedstock producers? The use of genomics, or DNA, in genetic evaluations has been happening for about a… read more