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Measuring Forage And Grain In Storage, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Measuring Forage And Grain In Storage, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Every year stored forages are exchanged for one purpose or another. Quite often it is not practical to weigh these forages. An easy way to estimate quantity of forage is to measure volume and then convert result into weight. Because of many variations, such as densities, moisture content, type of crop, it is difficult to obtain an accurate weight by measuring volume but an approximation can be determined.
Rural Community Water Systems: Update 1978, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Rural Community Water Systems: Update 1978, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
The magnitude and extent of the water supply problem in rural South Dakota was documented in a 1975 survey, conducted by the Water Resources Institute of SDSU, of about 10% of the 44,000 farmsteads in the state. Water was hauled from external sources to 9.5% of these farmsteads for domestic uses and to 3.7% of the farmsteads for livestock uses in an average year.
Rural Community Water Systems: Update 1978, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Rural Community Water Systems: Update 1978, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
The magnitude and extent of the water supply problem in rural South Dakota was documented in a 1975 survey, conducted by the Water Resources Institute of SDSU, of about 10% of the 44,000 farmsteads in the state. Water was hauled from external sources to 9.5% of these farmsteads for domestic uses and to 3.7% of the farmsteads for livestock uses in an average year.
What To Expect In Dutch Elm Disease Management, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
What To Expect In Dutch Elm Disease Management, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Many of the following guidelines and philosophies on Dutch elm disease (DED) management were obtained from the experiences of experts in Minnesota and Iowa. They have lived with DED for a longer time than South Dakotans. As one of the experts philosophizes, " Few, if any at all, win in Dutch elm disease management, but how you lose makes the difference."
Tomatoes, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Tomatoes, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Tomatoes are probably the most widely grown edible horticultural crop in South Dakota. The most concentrated area of production is in the southeastern part of the state. However, market gardens throughout the state produce tomatoes for the fresh market. This is particularly true in the eastern half of South Dakota where climatic conditions are more favorable and the area is more densely populated.
Custom Beef Feeding : Costs For Small Lots, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Custom Beef Feeding : Costs For Small Lots, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Many beef feeding lots in eastern South Dakota are standing empty. Some are not being used because the owners lack capital or access to the capital required to purchase feeders. Other operators are unwilling to bear the risk of placing high priced feeders in the lot.
Obtaining A Water Right, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Obtaining A Water Right, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Water is the property of the people of South Dakota. The state holds the water in trust for the use and benefit of the public.
Carpets -- Soiling And Cleaning, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Carpets -- Soiling And Cleaning, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Color is often the main reason for selecting a particular carpet. The color may match the draperies, upholstery or other decor, but remember, the soil or dirt tracked onto the carpet can hide this color. So when selecting a carpet and its color, consider the type of soil that will be tracked onto it, and how you plan to care for it.
Carpets -- Soiling And Cleaning, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Carpets -- Soiling And Cleaning, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Color is often the main reason for selecting a particular carpet. The color may match the draperies, upholstery or other decor, but remember, the soil or dirt tracked onto the carpet can hide this color. So when selecting a carpet and its color, consider the type of soil that will be tracked onto it, and how you plan to care for it.
Set-Aside Acres, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Set-Aside Acres, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
The 1978 "Farm Program" has several similarities to previous programs, but also some major differences. The primary purpose of this fact sheet is to give suggestions for handling set-aside acres.
Greenbug Control On Sorghum, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Greenbug Control On Sorghum, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Entomologists have known for years that greenbugs could feed on sorghum but this insect had never caused economic damage on sorghum until the 1968 outbreak. Other host plants include all small grains as well as many cultivated and wild grasses.
Set-Aside Acres, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Set-Aside Acres, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
The 1978 "Farm Program" has several similarities to previous programs, but also some major differences. The primary purpose of this fact sheet is to give suggestions for handling set-aside acres.
Basis Of South Dakota Water Law, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Basis Of South Dakota Water Law, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
The question of who has the first claim to water in South Dakota has been complicated not only by scarcity and competing uses, but by our state's location and early settlement and by state, federal, and Indian claims on that water.
Minimum Tillage For Corn, Lyle A. Derscheid, George R. Durland, Fred E. Shubeck
Minimum Tillage For Corn, Lyle A. Derscheid, George R. Durland, Fred E. Shubeck
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Minimum tillage for corn discusses methods of planting, including strip processing, modified rototilling, hard ground listing, chisel plowing, wheel track planting, plow planting, and once-over tillage. Included are advantages and disadvantages of water infiltration, soil erosion and temperature, water evaporation, soil compaction and aeration, soil structure, and adaption to soil types. Problems, such as weed control, fertilizer placement, insect control, and the economics of minimum tillage, as also discussed.
Small Grains For Forage, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Small Grains For Forage, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
The idea of small grains for forage — pasture, hay, haylage, silage, and greenchop — gains more attention every year.
Hems, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Hems, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
The hem of your dress can have the "professional look" or the "homemade look." In general, the best hem is the least conspicuous, and every step in making a hem is planned with this in mind.
Small Grains For Forage, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Small Grains For Forage, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
The idea of small grains for forage — pasture, hay, haylage, silage, and greenchop — gains more attention every year.
South Dakota Farm Facts From 1974 Census Of Agriculture, Marvin P. Riley, Fred Bender
South Dakota Farm Facts From 1974 Census Of Agriculture, Marvin P. Riley, Fred Bender
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
This publication is a summary of the basic characteristics and trends concerning South Dakota farm operators and farms from the 1974 and earlier censuses. Information is included on the number of farms, demographics of farm operators, value of land and buildings, and the number of irrigated acres and farms.
Pheasant Nesting Ecology, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Pheasant Nesting Ecology, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Each year in April (and sometimes earlier) the crowing of cock pheasants heralds the start of the pheasant reproductive season.
Pheasant Nesting Ecology, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Pheasant Nesting Ecology, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Each year in April (and sometimes earlier) the crowing of cock pheasants heralds the start of the pheasant reproductive season.
Fertilizing Corn: Dryland And Irrigated, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Fertilizing Corn: Dryland And Irrigated, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
About half of the fertilizer applied in South Dakota is used for com production, yet it is estimated that twice this amount could profitably be used.
Arbor Day, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Arbor Day, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Arbor Day is the one day our country has set aside to commemorate the future instead of the past. Its observance, the planting of trees, is an aesthetic and economic investment in the future.
Understanding Grief, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Understanding Grief, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Sorrow finds its way into the lives of all of us. Often it is associated with the loss of a loved one in death, but it is not limited to bereavement.
Selecting Dairy Sires, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Selecting Dairy Sires, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Selecting sires is a management decision that will not make or break a dairyman in the near future. However, it will make or break him when the sire's heifers get into the milking herd.
Heat Detection, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Heat Detection, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Standing heat (estrus) is the time when the cow stands to be mounted by other cows or a bull. The heat (estrous) cycle (number of days from one standing heat to the next) of the cow averages 21 days. Heat cycle length is usually consistent for an individual animal, but can vary from 17 to 24 days. The average cow will be in standing heat for about 14 hours. Some animals may stand for only 4 hours; others as long as 24 hours.
Large Hay Packages: Harvesting Through Feeding, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Large Hay Packages: Harvesting Through Feeding, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Until a few years ago, most hay was handled as small rectangular bales or large loose hay stacks. The new large hay packages offer the producer additional alternatives for hay handling. This Fact Sheet discusses some of the features and costs of these new systems as compared to the traditional handling systems. Included are some principles which apply to haying systems in general.
Understanding Grief, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Understanding Grief, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Sorrow finds its way into the lives of all of us. Often it is associated with the loss of a loved one in death, but it is not limited to bereavement.
Selecting Dairy Sires, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Selecting Dairy Sires, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Selecting sires is a management decision that will not make or break a dairyman in the near future. However, it will make or break him when the sire's heifers get into the milking herd.
Heat Detection, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Heat Detection, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Standing heat (estrus) is the time when the cow stands to be mounted by other cows or a bull. The heat (estrous) cycle (number of days from one standing heat to the next) of the cow averages 21 days. Heat cycle length is usually consistent for an individual animal, but can vary from 17 to 24 days. The average cow will be in standing heat for about 14 hours. Some animals may stand for only 4 hours; others as long as 24 hours.
Large Hay Packages: Harvesting Through Feeding, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
Large Hay Packages: Harvesting Through Feeding, Cooperative Extension South Dakota State University
SDSU Extension Fact Sheets
Until a few years ago, most hay was handled as small rectangular bales or large loose hay stacks. The new large hay packages offer the producer additional alternatives for hay handling. This Fact Sheet discusses some of the features and costs of these new systems as compared to the traditional handling systems. Included are some principles which apply to haying systems in general.