Add another challenge for South Dakota cattle and dairy producers this summer: Nitrate levels in the feed supply. The dry weather has prompted South Dakota State ...

3. Have the right equipment. Samples are best taken with a soil probe. Secure a bucket for sampling, ziplock bags for the ...

Always wash fresh produce under cold running water and use your hands to agitate the surface. Avoid using water baths, as they can spread bacteria to other produce. Dish soap or vegetable washes may ...

Mastitis is still one of the most common and expensive problems on farms, even after improvements in reducing subclinical cases over the past 20 years. Because several different forms of bacteria can ...