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Parker Witt

SDSU Extension Crop-Livestock Systems Field Specialist

605-882-5140

SDSU Extension Watertown Regional Center
1910 W Kemp Ave
Watertown, SD 57201

Parker supports the citizens of South Dakota in his role as an SDSU Extension Crop-Livestock Systems Field Specialist in Watertown.

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Watertown Regional Center
Also by Parker Witt
Johnsongrass, Saltmarsh Arrowgrass, and Reed Canarygrass.

Hidden Dangers of Prussic Acid

Prussic acid is a herbivory defense mechanism used by numerous plant species, but is most-associated with sorghum and sudangrass hybrids. While the risk of prussic acid poisoning is greatest in sorghum species, several additional species present across South Dakota can produce prussic acid at varying levels of concern.

An alfalfa field growing in mid-october near Lemmon, South Dakota.

End-of-Season Alfalfa Management

It's time to plan our end-of-season alfalfa management strategy, and with it come the questions: 'Should I make another cutting?' 'When should I cut?' and 'How much time does my stand have left?'

Tractor baling corn residue in a dry, dusty harvested corn field.

Should We Sell Corn Stalks?

Grazing and baling corn stalks may have financial and agronomic benefits for the landowner and provide feed resources for cattle producers. Learn how to determine if it's the right decision for your operation.