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Thursday, July 2, 2009

SDSU department head to join federal research committee
South Dakota State University distinguished professor of fisheries sciences David Willis was elected to serve on the steering committee for the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Cooperators Coalition. more...

SDSU barrel racer claims national championship
Rachel Tiedeman, a South Dakota State University women's rodeo team barrel racer, claimed the grand championship in her event at the College National Finals Rodeo held June 14-20 in Casper, Wyo. more...


Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Use mosquito repellents during summer outdoor gatherings
Use mosquito repellents on Fourth of July outings and other outdoor events to protect against West Nile Virus. more...

July 9 “On Call” looks at gallbladder diseases, treatments
Even a health-conscious, intelligent person might not know how the gallbladder works in the human body. more...


Monday, June 29, 2009

Dairy specialist: Producers facing low prices have options
Dairy producers may want to identify the areas of the farm in which the greatest expenses are incurred and act accordingly to minimize them.  more...


Friday, June 26, 2009

July 2 “On Call” will focus on children’s health issues
Parents can struggle keeping up with the latest facts about nutrition, vaccinations, ADD, and other health issues their children may face.  more...


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  • SDSU adds two new professors to Ag & Biosystems Engineering
  • South Dakota FFA, 4-H judging teams compete in national event
  • Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm tour set for July 8
  • Beef producers should act quickly as weather gets hot
  • Dairy producers reminded to manage heat in their herds
  • SDSU publication: Estimating nutrient loss from crop residue fires
  • June 25 “On Call” gets “happy” about general mental health
  • SDSU publication: Managing crop diseases with fungicides
  • Dynamic speaker part of 4-H CHARACTER COUNTS! conference
  • SDSU Northeast Research Farm tour set for July 2
  • Any questions at all? Call in to the June 18 “On Call”
  • SDSU offers summer lab course in food safety
  • SDSU’s “On Call” now available with closed captioning
  • SDSU specialist: What ever happened to soybean rust?
  • 4-H CHARACTER COUNTS! conference includes national speaker
  • Amino acid supplement can boost milk production from alfalfa silage
  • SDSU guide: Noxious Weeds of South Dakota
  • SDSU publication: Wheat fungicide recommendations
  • Wet conditions call for careful hay management
  • 4-H CHARACTER COUNTS! character education conference set for June 23-24
  • “On Call” considers neck and back pain on June 11 show
  • Best Management Practices for Corn Production in South Dakota
  • Advanced feed decision training set for June 22 and 23
  • Kennebec winter wheat tour date changed, second tour added
  • Updated SDSU weed management fact sheets now available
  • Research farm to host field day event June 16
  • SDSU sets its 2009 field day schedule at experiment farms
  • Sanborn County “Weed Walk” rescheduled for June 12
  • New SDSU Web site: Thriving in today’s times
  • May 28 “On Call” looks at weight management and obesity
  • SDSU Extension Extra in Spanish: Calidad de la leche y eficiencia alimentaria
  • SDSU Extension Extra: Dairy profitability and feed efficiency
  • Training for 4-H judges set for June 9 in Parker
  • Producers reminded to monitor swine water intake in summer
  • Sanborn County “Weed Walk” set for June 11
  • SDSU Fact Sheet: Weed control in sorghum 2009
  • Female reproductive system cancer focus of May 21 “On Call”
  • Customer service training session set for May 27-28
  • PQA Plus advisor training at SDSU set for May 20
  • Wear protective clothing when handling pesticides
  • Soybean cyst nematode continues to spread in South Dakota
  • Crop residue fires will reduce soil nutrients in fields
  • North Central SARE announces grant awards for 2009
  • South Dakota 4-H announces recipients of 2009 scholarships
  • Building a sprayer emergency kit
  • Anthrax vaccinations recommended before turning cows to pasture
  • SDSU specialist: Pork products safe to eat
  • SDSU specialists: Biosecurity practices can help control flu
  • Plant pathologists: Varieties, fungicides help against rust in oats
  • H1N1 flu the focus of May 7 “On Call”
  • SDSU publication can help with selecting spray nozzles
  • Date and location set for state 4-H dairy judging contest
  • Bott is new Extension equine specialist
  • Insect-borne diseases the focus of April 30 “On Call”
  • SDSU specialists: Local foods training attracts international interest
  • SDSU study: South Dakota agriculture has $21 billion impact
  • Gardening TV program returns for 27th season
  • Severe Weather Preparedness week is April 20-24
  • Psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis set for April 23 “On Call”
  • SDSU specialist offers advice on fruit trees
  • SDSU specialist: Emerald ash borer getting closer to South Dakota
  • Operation: Military Kids announces summer camp opportunities
  • Entrepreneurship conference features international speakers
  • Free student health screenings available April 29 in Armour
  • Operation: Military Kids requests letters to children of soldiers
  • June 16-19 4-H Teen Camp will include counselor training
  • Brookings County disaster-readiness Web site launched
  • 4-H CHARACTER COUNTS! announces essay contest winners
  • Horizons resource fair rescheduled for April 25 in Pierre
  • New breast cancer treatment the focus of April 16 “On Call”
  • Tips for a ham dinner
  • SDSU’s “On Call” program receives national excellence award
  • USDA planting intentions survey shows few changes in 2009
  • April 9 “On Call” will focus on children’s health issues
  • Breeding soundness clinic set for April 15 in Miller
  • Online materials from SDSU: Creating a culture of safety on dairy farms
  • Vaccines and disease prevention focus of April 2 “On Call”
  • New 4-H science and technology camp set for June 2-5
  • SDSU veterinarian: Guidelines for livestock flood safety
  • Dairy specialist: South Dakota milk production up in 2008
  • Backyard conservation seminar set for April 7 in White River
  • New pasture and range blog set up for S.D. producers
  • SDSU publication: Increase your calf crop
  • “Health care close to home” the focus of March 26 “On Call”
  • Local foods: Food safety and marketing strategies
  • Grain marketing workshop set for April 7 in Vermillion
  • South Dakota trend: More hobby farms, large farms
  • SDSU video of workshop for ranchers available online
  • Two “Healthy Horses” training sessions set for March 21, 28
  • Master Gardener training set for April 17 in Sioux Falls
  • Host families sought for one-month 4-H international exchange program
  • February storms lead to precipitation records in state
  • SDSU establishes new endowment for ag and weather research
  • Resource fair for Horizons communities set for April 4
  • Assessing and repairing damage from snow loading of evergreens
  • Producers should consider changes in 2009 crop insurance
  • Spanish publication from SDSU: Sulfur in distillers grains for dairy cattle
  • SDSU specialist: Saving electricity in the dairy
  • Beef cow workshops in Frederick and Britton rescheduled
  • Extension joins a six-week project to prepare families
  • Deadwood wine & grape-growing event set for March 13-14
  • Operation: Military Kids hires South Dakota coordinator
  • Ag information program set for March 2 in Ree Heights
  • SDSU meat judging team has success in two national events
  • Backyard conservation seminar set for March 18 in De Smet
  • Backyard conservation seminar set for March 11 in Mitchell
  • Backyard conservation seminar set for March 16 in Viborg
  • Cow-calf training set for Feb. 27 in Plankinton, Wessington Springs
  • “Moving forward in medicine” on Feb. 26 “On Call”
  • Pork Quality Assurance Plus training set for Feb. 23
  • Tool helps producers with seed-placed fertilizer questions
  • SDSU specialist: Choosing trees for South Dakota
  • Extension meat specialist to help producers, consumers
  • GreenScaping seminar set for Feb. 27 in Yankton
  • Weed Science Society of America honors SDSU professor
  • Time changed for Feb. 23 beef training in Watertown
  • “Vascular issues and your heart” on Feb. 19 “On Call”
  • March 6 is deadline for Beresford Master Gardener training
  • Dairy specialist: Dealing with lameness and mastitis
  • Pesticide training, row crop clinic set for Feb. 24
  • Registered Targhee sheep to be awarded to youth
  • Drylot beef training sessions set in Mitchell and Watertown
  • “Understanding Diabetes” on Feb. 12 “On Call”
  • State climate site includes new monthly summary of data
  • Ranchers’ workshops set in Potter and Faulk counties
  • 2007 Census of Agriculture data available online
  • SDSU specialists: Consider wheat in crop rotations
  • Farmers market workshop set for Feb. 21 in Brookings
  • “Peripheral Neuropathy: Pain and Numbness 101” on Feb. 5 “On Call”
  • Master range cattle short courses start Feb. 17-19
  • Web site available for information on peanut butter recall
  • Families, individuals should reduce debts and create savings accounts
  • 2009 Precision Ag Conference set for March 3 in Aberdeen
  • SDSU research examines dependency on ethanol industry
  • SDSU publication: Weed control in small grains
  • Sun Grant Center funds feedstocks logistics research
  • Wind energy meeting set for Feb. 5 in Selby
  • Moody County crop outlook meeting set for Feb. 3
  • “Are You Short of Breath?” focus of Jan. 29 “On Call”
  • The 32nd annual Faith Rancher’s Forum set for Feb. 10
  • Estate planning session set for Winner
  • Workshop for adults who garden with kids set for March 7
  • Food safety/HACCP training set for March 10-12 in Brookings
  • South Dakota 4-H’ers set for national events
  • “Lyman” is new SDSU winter wheat variety
  • Headaches and sinus issues the focus of Jan. 22 “On Call”
  • Backyard conservation training set for six counties
  • Environmental training for livestock operators set for Feb. 19 in Huron
  • Highmore training session canceled due to winter weather
  • SDSU publication: 2008 sunflower performance trials
  • SDSU publication: Alimentación preventiva de la vaca en transición
  • Eye diseases and their treatments on Jan. 15 “On Call”
  • Beef nutrition training sessions set for Jan. 21
  • SDSU publication discusses retail thresholds
  • Food safety during power outages
  • Keep drinking water supplies safe
  • SDSU publication: Safety at the dairy farm
  • Spanish publication: Ethanol coproducts for ruminant livestock diets
  • SDSU publication: Managing crop diseases with seed treatments
  • SDSU/USDA publication: Ethanol coproducts for ruminant livestock diets
  • SDSU publication: Bull nutrition