605-773-8120
SDSU Extension Pierre Regional Center
412 W Missouri Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
Kim supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as an SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist based in Pierre.
Kim Ricardo
SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist
Also by Kim Ricardo
Reminders for a Successful Silage Season
Timing plays a vital role in making quality silage. Moisture, maturity, chop length, kernel processing, packing, and covering all determine how the crop will ferment and how much feed value is preserved.
Balancing Genetics
Profitable genetic programs start with a good cow herd, but they should not end there. The ultimate goal is to efficiently produce the right calf, from the right cow, for the right customer.
Forage Production Insurance: Important Changes Ahead for 2027
Due to persistent drought conditions and volatile markets, Forage Production Insurance has become an important risk management tool for forage producers who rely on alfalfa and other perennial forages.