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Thursday, July 3, 2008

SDSU publication: Prairie dog management in South Dakota
A new publication from South Dakota State University discusses the biology and options for the control of prairie dogs in South Dakota.
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Disaster preparedness in South Dakota on July 10 “On Call”
Blizzards, pandemic diseases, and even radiation accidents are all emergencies for which health care professionals in South Dakota plan and prepare. more...

SDSU publication: South Dakota’s child poverty change
U.S. Census Bureau data indicates  that Ziebach County currently leads the nation in child poverty, sociologists at SDSU's Rural Life and Census Data Center said.
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SDSU publication: Fed cattle basis in South Dakota
A new SDSU publication explains fed cattle basis levels in South Dakota. more...

Mosquito protection in tough areas
July through August is the peak time for transmission of West Nile Virus in South Dakota and area residents may need to take extra precautions if required to be outdoors in areas where mosquitoes are tough to control.
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SDSU publication: Sulfur in distillers grains for dairy cattle
Sulfur is an essential mineral that must be included in the diets of cattle, but feeding a great excess can be harmful to the animals.
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  • Bacterial diseases continue to strike South Dakota wheat
  • Southeast Research Farm tour set for July 9
  • Summer Spotlight is July 25-27 in Huron
  • SDSU beef cow budget can help producers manage feed costs
  • Aphid control important in flowering to soft-dough wheat
  • Spanish publication on dairy cow nutrition available from SDSU
  • SDSU researcher: Soybean aphids beginning to appear
  • SDSU guide: Water analysis for livestock suitability
  • High-risk obstetrics the topic of June 26 “On Call”
  • SDSU climatologist: Drought’s end is hard to call
  • SDSU Brookings plant science farm tour set for June 30
  • Horizons III seeks 15 new South Dakota communities
  • Northeast Research Farm tour set for July 2
  • SDSU publication: Reproductive fertility in herd bulls
  • Dakota Lakes Research Farm tour is set for June 26
  • SDSU survey looks at CRP re-enrollment
  • SDSU guide: Noxious weeds of South Dakota
  • Concentrated feeding operation training set for July 15
  • SDSU Publication: Feeding dairy cows for body condition score
  • Boar stud managers conference is Aug. 7-8 in St. Louis
  • Rain, wet soils and plant nutrients
  • Horizons project participants attend national event
  • Yellow flowered alfalfa field day set for June 26
  • SDSU specialists: Flooded gardens may be unsafe
  • Using 2008 crop seed as carryover seed for 2009
  • Guarding against pesticide drift
  • SDSU publications: Using leafy spurge beetles
  • SDSU publication discusses replant restrictions
  • Emergency late-seeding options for failed wheat
  • 4-H sponsors character education conference June 17-18
  • SDSU weed scientist: Garlic mustard invading Sioux Falls area
  • SDARL Class V participants announced
  • Annual crop tour at Wall set for June 29
  • Research farm to host field day event June 17
  • SDSU veterinarian: June is peak for lead poisoning
  • SDSU scab risk prediction model helps wheat producers
  • Osteoarthritis is the topic of June 5 “On Call”
  • SDSU study: Double-digit increases in cropland values, cash rents
  • Livestock educator: evaluate and procure winter feed now
  • SDSU specialists: Gardens can save money on groceries
  • Drug, seasonal allergies and symptoms on May 29 “On Call”
  • “Money Adventures for Kids” sessions set for June
  • SDSU publication: Bull nutrition
  • Hospitality training sessions set for May 27 and 28
  • “Mental health and you” on May 22 “On Call”
  • SDSU publication: Health of the herd bull
  • Butte County 4-H range judging team wins championship
  • Implanting suckling and growing beef calves
  • SDSU Extension specialist receives volunteer service award
  • SDSU Extension effort targets high feed costs
  • SDSU specialist: New disease management options for wheat growers
  • Crop residue calculator helps producers with feed costs
  • Parkinson’s disease on May 15 “On Call”
  • Farm machinery and tractor safety class set for May 29-30
  • New “Buy Fresh Buy Local” chapter starting in South Dakota
  • SDSU publication: South Dakota’s ethanol industry
  • Gardens can help stretch family food budgets
  • Foundations for Life student essay winners named
  • Guarding against pesticide drift
  • Reemerging tent caterpillars more than just a nuisance
  • CHS Foundation president shares insights with students
  • SDSU specialist: Cold weather is causing planting problems
  • SDSU Extension announces 2008 4-H scholarships
  • Wear protective clothing when handling pesticides
  • SDSU soil judging team wins national competition
  • Parkinson’s disease on May 1 “On Call”
  • SDSU sets dates of field days at ag research farms
  • Controlling annual weeds in pastures
  • Take steps now to prepare spray equipment
  • Vaccinate horses against West Nile Virus
  • Team Nutrition funding helps children to garden
  • Drought and dust pneumonia
  • New SDSU experiment station to host first Extension program
  • Preventing illness in children on April 24 “On Call”
  • Army cutworms damaging winter wheat in central South Dakota
  • Economic stimulus tax rebate checks and Medicaid eligibility
  • Use tax rebates to reduce debt, start savings accounts
  • Specialist: File tax return to get Federal tax rebate check
  • Life-threatening symptoms and illnesses on April 17 “On Call”
  • SDSU testing for soybean cyst nematode continues
  • Horizons project to host seminars on aging populations
  • Specialist offers financial strategies for rising prices
  • South Dakota among top states in milk produced per person
  • Osborne is new SDSU Extension plant pathologist
  • Producers should consider costs and target prices in 2008
  • What fever means on April 10 “On Call”
  • SDSU offers tips on managing grass tetany
  • Cattle pre-breeding forum set for April 14 in Watertown
  • Horizons project will host poverty forum April 16
  • Gov. Mike Rounds to appear on April 3 “On Call”
  • New source of hardware disease identified in South Dakota
  • March 27 “On Call” looks at keeping seniors healthy
  • SDSU research: Soy hulls and distillers grain for sheep
  • Extension Extra: Ruminants, mycotoxins, distillers grains
  • SDSU guide: Common and exotic thistles of South Dakota
  • SDSU publication: PVPs and QSAs give options to add value
  • Colon cancer is focus of March. 20 “On Call” program
  • SDSU specialist: Assess farm financial performance
  • Steps for an annual farm financial check-up
  • SDSU publication: Threshold levels for retail and service businesses
  • Updated guide available: Biocontrol insects for thistles
  • Plant science seminars feature prominent guest speakers
  • Horizons project to host marketing seminars in three towns
  • Nitrogen losses from urea fertilizer applications
  • 4-H Shooting Sports celebrates 25 years
  • 2008 SARE youth grant applications sought before April 23
  • Rural South Dakota potentially home to “food deserts”
  • SDSU Extension accepts nominations for 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame
  • Formulating mineral supplements for beef cows
  • SDSU publication: nitrogen best management practices for corn
  • SDSU specialist: Cattail program can help sunflower growers
  • Feb. 28 “On Call” to focus on advance care planning
  • Quick tax refund and payday loans have hidden costs
  • Livestock judging mini-camp available at teen conference
  • Tobacco use and cessation on Feb. 21 “On Call”
  • Tax credit and deduction information available at tax time
  • Cow nutrition at calving training sessions set
  • Bull management training sessions set for Feb. 25, March 3
  • Heart disease focus of Feb. 14 “On Call” program
  • SDSU Sheep Unit lambing time open house set for Feb. 28
  • Horticulture workshop set for Feb. 25
  • Cattle market analysis shows slight decline in numbers
  • Dairy conference information available for producers
  • 4-H performing arts camp set for June 15-21
  • Feedlot cost of gain meeting set for Feb. 13
  • Custer physicians featured on Feb. 7 “On Call”
  • Hay market review shows price increases to continue
  • SDSU meat judging team takes first place in national event
  • Organic dairy workshop set for Feb. 5 in Marshall, Minn.
  • Small grain clinic set for Feb. 15 in Brookings
  • Crisis in primary care on Jan. 31 “On Call”
  • SDSU publication: Range planning and management
  • Men’s health on Jan. 24 “On Call”
  • Calculator helps beef producers convert EPDs across breeds
  • Checkoff dollars support wheat research
  • Accident prevention focus of Jan. 17 “On Call”
  • BioWeb will help drive biobased economy foward
  • Drought Relief Hay Exchange operating in West River counties
  • SDSU Extension podcasts: "Everyday Leadership for Teens"
  • Weigh costs and premiums of raising natural cattle
  • Natural cattle programs offer access to niche markets
  • SDSU publication: Conventional, natural, and organic beef