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USDA Beef Quality Grades: What do they mean?
A large portion of beef sold at retail is accompanied by a USDA quality grade label. Learn how quality grades are determined, what they mean, and how they can be used to select the perfect cut for your purposes.
Broccolini Performance in Three Established Clover Living Mulches in Eastern South Dakota
Research report determining the impact of three established clover species on weed suppression, crop growth, and broccolini yield.
Factors Influencing Spray Coverage
Learn about the different factors that influence spray coverage and how you can tailor your practices to ensure that proper coverage is achieved.
How to Store Leftover Garden Seeds
Curious about how long your leftover garden seeds will last? View some expert tips for storing a variety of seeds to keep them viable for use in your garden for years to come!
Checklist to Pasture Turnout
When preparing to turn your herd out to pasture, there are a few management decisions that need to be made. Having a simple checklist is an easy way to make sure you are prepared.
Preemergence Herbicide Application Considerations for 2024
Preemergence herbicides control germinating weeds, which minimizes early-season competition with crops to keep yield potential higher. Learn what factors influence their effectiveness and what can be done to avoid control failures and unintended crop injury.
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