Ranch Drought Planning

Written with contributions by Jessalyn Bachler, former SDSU Extension Range Field Specialist.

This fact sheet provides an overview of drought planning for the ranch because it is not a matter of if a drought occurs, but when. Being prepared for a drought is one of the easiest things that a ranch manger can do to ensure that the operation is able to weather whatever mother nature throws at it. Be sure to read through the fact sheet and contact any of the state or field specialists listed with questions!

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Range Roundup: Opportunities for Youth

There are several opportunities for youth in South Dakota to get exposed to rangeland ecology and management, with involvement from several partners across the state. Learn about some exciting opportunities offered each year!

Fall pasture with cool-season grass greening up throughout.

Fall Grazing: A Cautionary Tale

It is very tempting to graze new, green cool-season grasses when pastures are dry most of the summer. However, caution should be taken to not overgraze this green-up.

Waterhemp growing at the edge of a soybean field nearing harvest.

Row Crop and Noxious Weed Surveys

Controlling noxious weeds and weeds in row crops is a challenge every year. SDSU Extension has created two online surveys to capture the current climate of weed control in South Dakota.