Written with contributions by Adele Harty, former SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist.
Dealing with drought is an ever-present issue. Even when drought is not occurring, producers are either recovering from one or should be planning for the next. Thus, these tips for drought management cover the spectrum of creation and execution of a drought management plan in good times and bad.
When hay prices are high, extending the grazing season is key. Grazing cover crops in the fall and spring can extend the grazing season and reduce feed costs.
Feed additives, including probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics, can be incorporated in beef cattle diets to help improve animal health, increase performance, and reduce antibiotic use.
March 22, 2024
SDSU Extension, the South Dakota Grassland Coalition, The Nature Conservancy, the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and others will research the nutritional value and mineral content of various native forb species in South Dakota.