605-882-5140
SDSU Extension Watertown Regional Center
1910 W Kemp Ave
Watertown, SD 57201
Pete supports the citizens of South Dakota in his role as an SDSU Extension Range Field Specialist in Watertown.
Pete Bauman
SDSU Extension Natural Resources and Wildlife Field Specialist
Also by Pete Bauman
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.
Prescribed Fire Timing for South Dakota USDA Conservation Programs, Native Grass Plantings, and Native Pastures
Use this publication to determine suitable times for prescribed fire burns in South Dakota.
SDSU Extension invites public to 2026 SD Grasslands Summit
February 05, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is inviting everyone interested in grasslands to attend the 2026 South Dakota Grasslands Summit on March 3-4 in Mitchell.