Feed and Forage
Late-summer and fall video auctions have shown some pens scratched or passed, leaving cattle that could return to market as fed cattle as feeder prices rise.
Purdue research finds U.S. and Argentine cattle producers have different outlooks. Specialty Risk Insurance explains how LRP and PRF coverage can help cattle producers manage market and rainfall risks.
Lower yields and higher costs are adding pressure for producers across the state.
Specialty Risk’s Jake Charleston discusses PRF coverage as producers navigate drought conditions.
John Deere showcases hands-free baling technology at Farm Progress Show, designed to reduce operator activity, fatigue, and unnecessary movement.
Dryness Pressures Livestock As Harvest Activity Accelerates Nationwide
U.S. cattle on feed totaled 11.1 million head on August 1, up 2 percent from 2025, while July placements fell 11 percent to a record low.
The annual competition encourages high-quality forage production across the state.
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in South Dakota highlights how grazing management can support native bee habitat.