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Multi-Species Grazing and Integrated Livestock Systems

n this episode of Grazing Toolbox, we visited with Jaelyn Whaley and Dave Ollila to discuss multi-species livestock integration and how sheep and cattle can work together to improve grazing management, forage utilization, and overall ranch resilience. Drawing from both Extension and producer perspectives, the conversation explores the opportunities, challenges, and practical considerations involved in incorporating sheep into grazing systems.

Managing Nitrates

In this episode of The Grazing Toolbox, Kim Ricardo, SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist, Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist, Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist and Parker Witt, SDSU Extension Crop-Livestock Systems Field Specialist discuss current climate conditions and how they may influence forage and feed management decisions.

close up of a broccoli leaf with blackrot.

Black Rot of Brassica Crops

Overview and management of Black Rot for Brassica Crops.

SDSU Extension to host virtual Wisdom Writing Workshop in July

June 18, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the next offering of the Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop in July.

Green corn leaf with ragged holes through-out caused by common stalk borer feeding.

Common Stalk Borer Identification and Management

Common stalk borer caterpillars typically only infest the first few rows of corn adjacent to a road-ditch or waterway. However, if weedy alternative hosts are removed early and the caterpillars are left unmanaged, they can reduce stands and leave the end rows looking rough.

Two woman reviewing a building plan in a community workshop.

Worksite Wellbeing

Workplaces are communities where leaders can shape the health, satisfaction, and engagement of their teams. By offering wellness programs and creating supportive policies, employers help employees manage stress, maintain good health, and stay focused and motivated.

a yong man presenting to a group of people

Growing Connections: An Organizational Map of the South Dakota Local Food System

Behind every farmer’s market, community supported agriculture share, or local food event is a network of advocates, educators, and organizations that make it all possible. The South Dakota Local Food System map illustrates the organizations that strengthen local food through a variety of roles and functions.

Collection of insects in a canvas sweep net.

Pea Aphid Alert: Forecasted temperatures could result in rapid population increases

The temperatures during the last week and the forecasted temperatures for next week will potentially encourage rapid pea aphid population growth. Although many fields have been cut recently, pea aphids can still readily recolonize alfalfa.

Bird cherry oat aphids, English grain aphids, Greenbugs.

Aphid Populations Detected in Wheat

Aphids are present in South Dakota wheat fields, and that means it’s time to start scouting.

Youth judging swing during the State 4-H Livestock Judging contest

State 4-H Livestock Judging and Skill-A-Thon

SDSU Extension 4-H will host the State 4-H Livestock Judging and Skill-A-Thon competitions in June during the South Dakota 4-H Clover Classic at the SDSU Animal Science Arena in Brookings, South Dakota.