Written collaboratively by Eric Jones, Jill Alms and David Vos.
Leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.) is a statewide noxious weed of pasture and rangeland in South Dakota. If not effectively managed, leafy spurge may decrease land value and displace desirable vegetation. The objective of this research was to determine the effect of mixing saflufenacil with imazapic to manage leafy spurge in pastures and rangeland of South Dakota.
Ranchers know that cattle need clean drinking water every day. But the water already inside grass is easy to overlook. As grass grows older and dries out during summer, cattle may need more water from tanks or other sources.
Use this publication to determine suitable times for prescribed fire burns in South Dakota.
Drought creates several challenges for ranchers, from reduced forage availability to declining pasture quality. It can also create concerns about forage toxicity issues resulting from excess nitrate and prussic acid accumulation.