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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
Diversifying Your Forage Base for Drought Flexibility
While no single strategy eliminates drought risk, diversifying the forage base can offer producers added flexibility by spreading risk across species, planting windows, and rooting depths.
Matching Winter Forage Supply to Herd Needs
Most operations feed hay based on convenience rather than cow requirements. Feeding the same hay to all cattle throughout the winter may be simple and efficient, but it often leads to overspending, or underfeeding.
SDSU Extension welcomes new forage field specialist
February 10, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Kim Ricardo as a new Forage Field Specialist.