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Focus on Grazing Management, Not Grazing ‘Systems’
Focusing only on the system and forgetting the fundamental truths of grazing will break any grazing strategy. Producers should instead focus on intensive management, making informed decisions based on the current conditions.
SDSU Extension Master Gardener Program Volunteer Policy Guide
This guide offers current and prospective SDSU Extension Master Gardeners information on: applying for the program, maintaining certification, categorizing and reporting service hours, understanding the various levels of volunteer service and much more!
What to Do About Flood-Damaged Trees
Fact sheet on what to do about flood-damaged trees
Backyard Natural Resources Webinar Series
Learn how to support healthy ecosystems in your backyard and beyond in this webinar series.
Range Roundup: SDSU Native Plant Initiative Strengthens Conservation and Supply of Native Plants
SDSU’s Native Plant Initiative has been hard at work on research that focuses on the conservation and supply of native plants.
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Brookings
July 03, 2024
SDSU Extension and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources have confirmed emerald ash borer in Brookings, South Dakota.
Wildlife and the Bottom Line
As the fall harvest wraps up and this year’s calf crop is weaned, many producers may be nervous about what their paychecks will look like for 2016. In tough market conditions, it can be tempting to try to squeeze just a bit more production out of the land.
Swift Fox Status on South Dakota’s Grasslands
The swift fox (Vulpes velox) is a small fox native to the short and mixed-grass prairies of the Great Plains. In 2014, I began my master’s research at South Dakota State University monitoring the population of swift foxes around Badlands National Park in southwestern South Dakota. This population has recently declined, possibly due to various biotic and abiotic factors.
Management of Flood-Damaged Pastures
Receding flood water is just the start of recovering pasture ground following a flood event. Learn some expert tips for thoroughly evaluating damaged pastures before regrazing.
Understanding Flood Hazards in the United States
Understanding the different types of flood hazards and their causes is crucial for effective flood management and disaster preparedness.