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Kim Ricardo

SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist

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.

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Pierre Regional Center
Also by Kim Ricardo
Green tractor mowing hay.

Ditch Hay: Hidden Value or Hidden Risk?

Ditch hay can make an excellent feed resource during years when forage supplies are limited. However, quality testing and proper ration formulation are essential in determining how useful it can be to your operation.

Group of cattle grazing cornstalks along a wire fenceline.

Tips for Grazing Standing Corn

If combines hit the fields and yields are less than desirable, grazing standing corn may be an option to reduce harvest and livestock feed costs.

Beef cattle graze an alfalfa planting at the SDSU Southeast Research Farm.

Making Alfalfa Part of Your Grazing Plan

Alfalfa is a highly nutritious forage option. Most commonly, alfalfa is used as a harvested feed resource, but when strategically managed, it can make a great grazing opportunity for producers.