Written collaboratively by Deva Raj Khanal, Krista Ehlert and Maribeth Latvis
Publications that provide an overview of the history and spread of this invasive species into North America, identification, challenges, management considerations, classification and related species in South Dakota and the United States.
Ongoing research and this publication have been produced with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF OIA #1920858) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA NIFA 1016764).
SDSU Extension invites women in agriculture to attend a Women on the Range Workshop on June 8 and 9 at The Branding Iron restaurant (19079 US-85, Belle Fourche, SD 57717).
Grasshoppers can cause serious defoliation in forage, soybeans and corn throughout much of the growing season. See our activity predictions for the 2023 growing season based on the 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture Adult Grasshopper Survey.
In central and western South Dakota, black grass bugs are a common spring forage pest that can cause considerable damage during periods of drought. Learn how to monitor and manage this pest to protect your forages this spring.