SDSU Extension works with forage producers, providing them with access to quick tests, research-based information, and best management practices to help maximize yields and nutritional quality of forages.
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Forage Field Day
SDSU Extension, Nebraska Extension, the Northern Plains Forage Association and I-29 Moo University hosted a virtual forage field day on August 6, 2024. Use the playlist to view the recorded presentations.
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Forage Variety Trial Results
The 2025 Forage Variety Trial Results include data from different locations in South Dakota.
Alfalfa Variety Trial Results
Progress reports for alfalfa variety trials
Forage Inventory and Demand Calculator
Calculator for inventorying livestock and forage on hand to determine additional forage purchase needs, or livestock sales.
Upcoming Events
Northern Plains Forage Association Annual Meeting
The Northern Plains Forage Association will host its annual meeting and educational seminars on December 11 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Brandon Holiday Inn Express (1103 N Splitrock Blvd, Brandon, SD 57005).
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South Dakota State University Extension encourages producers to attend the Northern Plains Forage Association annual meeting and seminars, which will feature forage-related education and research.
Northern Plains Forage Association Annual Meeting
The Northern Plains Forage Association will host its annual meeting and educational seminars on December 11 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Brandon Holiday Inn Express (1103 N Splitrock Blvd, Brandon, SD 57005).
Yellow Toadflax Has Begun Producing Seeds: Scout before treating infested areas
Yellow toadflax is a perennial weed that infests pasture and rangeland across South Dakota. This year, with an abundance of heat and moisture, plants flowered in early August and now have started to produce seeds.