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SDSU Extension Pierre Regional Center
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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
Grazing Corn Stalks to Combat Volunteer Corn Following Drought Periods
The incidence of volunteer corn in subsequent crops tends to be greater following periods of drought. Utilizing livestock to graze corn residue following harvest is a strategic management practice to reduce volunteer corn in the following crop.
Managing Prussic Acid Risk Following Drought
Drought creates several challenges for ranchers, from reduced forage availability to declining pasture quality. It can also create concerns about forage toxicity issues resulting from excess nitrate and prussic acid accumulation.
Grazing Corn Residue: Connecting Crops, Cattle, and Soil
As corn harvest wraps up, remember that the value of the crop doesn’t have to end when the grain leaves the field. With intentional grazing management, the post-harvest residue can become part of another production cycle that connects crops, cattle, economics, and soil.