Pastures and rangelands are a valuable resource for owners of equine and livestock. Our SDSU Extension team can help you maximize their nutritional value, overall health and longevity by providing research-based best management practices customized to the climate, use and geographical location of your pasture or rangelands.
These grasslands are also home to pollinators and wildlife. When landowners invest in their pasture and rangelands, they invest in one of South Dakota’s great resources.
Upcoming Events

Southeast Research Farm Fall Field Day
SDSU Extension, the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at SDSU and the Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm Corporation will host the Southeast Research Farm fall field day on Thursday, September 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. CDT at the Southeast Research Farm (29974 University Rd. Beresford, SD 57004).
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