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
How to Test Hay and Forage for Nitrate Levels Using Test Strips
Step-by-step instructions for how to complete Nitrate testing for forage and hay.
Drought-Stressed Forage: Nitrate Considerations
While drought-stressed forages can provide valuable feed, they may also carry an increased risk of nitrate accumulation. Producers should be aware of before grazing, harvesting, and feeding these forages.
Managing the Cow Herd Through Drought
Drought remains one of the most persistent and difficult challenges facing cattle producers. Managing a cow herd under drought conditions requires balancing short-term survival with long-term productivity.