Meet Jackson Wright, Lake Area Technical Institute Ag Production Student who completed a Junior Internship at Sioux Nation Ag Center in the summer. Q. What are your plans for the future? A. I plan to go into farming and swine production. Q. What were your goals for the internship? A. I wanted to learn more... Read more »| Sioux Nation Ag
Dairy producers are always looking for ways to gain efficiency while reducing costs. That’s just good business. But, some budget cuts can cost you more in the| Sioux Nation Ag
Quick Facts: • Grade “A” Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) requires all milking center rooms to be well-ventilated and well-lit. • The PMO ventilation requirement is that the room be reasonably free of odor and condensation on equipment, walls, and ceilings. • Well-ventilated rooms will not have problems with algae and mold growing on moist surfaces.... Read more »| Sioux Nation Ag
Adopting a comprehensive approach that includes optimizing vaccination protocols, monitoring nutrient intake, and considering the impacts of stress and diseases on immune function is important in enhancing livestock health and productivity. Luckily, Sioux Nation Ag Center’s veterinarians, nutritionists, and production consultants can help you build a thorough course of action that creates the desired immunity.... Read more »| Sioux Nation Ag
Weather conditions common to many spring and summer seasons in our region can be favorable for a certain kind of poisoning that can affect cattle on pasture.| Sioux Nation Ag
Stephanie and John Jung have lived and raised their blended family near Mina, South Dakota, since their marriage in 2009. John’s father and grandfather were known for the Lazy J Bar brand, and he became the third generation to raise cattle in Edmunds County. Stephanie purchased her first registered cows in 1988, and John started... Read more »| Sioux Nation Ag
The effective management of Salmonella in poultry production is a critical concern for food safety. With over 2500 serotypes of Salmonella identified, it is a| Sioux Nation Ag
Benzimidazoles, or white dewormers, are important tools for managing internal parasites, but it’s essential to use this class of dewormers correctly. Leonor Sicalo Gianechini, DVM, PhD, University of Georgia, and Nathan Meyer, DVM, PhD, Boehringer Ingelheim, offer these tips to ensure your oral drench delivers the desired results. Correct placement An efective purge with white... Read more »| Sioux Nation Ag
Although the parasite Cryptosporidium was first identified at the beginning of the 20th century by physician-parasitologist Ernest Tyzzer, it was not until| Sioux Nation Ag
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Meet Lauren Roling, who is a senior at McCook Central High School. She plans to complete a Communication Sciences and Disorders degree and complete the necessary steps to become a Doctor of Audiology, which will enable her to help rural communities tackle the issue of hearing loss in agriculture. Q. What ag activities have you... Read more »| Sioux Nation Ag
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