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Brown caterpillar with 3 pale stripes running the length of its body. The head is tan.

Bronzed Cutworms Are Active

Bronzed cutworms can damage turf by clipping blades of grass close to the soil surface. Feeding by bronzed cutworms in lawns will result in small, brown circular patches, and large populations can result in extensive lawn injury.

A herd of sheep foraging on leafy spurge in a grassland.

Multi-Species Grazing as an Alternative to Pasture Spraying

Broadacre spraying of pastures is intended to reduce undesirable plants and increase grasses for livestock. This practice often results in unintended consequences, including damage and reduction of native forbs and reduced profitability. One approach to managing perceived “weedy” plants is incorporating different species of livestock into a grazing operation.

Healthy, well-managed grassland with a variety of native plants and grasses.

Understanding Grassland Terminology

Before learning the best practices of grassland management, it's important to know some of the common terminology used in the land management and conservation arena.

Merino sheep eating from a small feeding trough.

Mineral Considerations for Sheep

Minerals play an integral role in many reactions throughout a sheep's body, and they are critical for animal health, performance, and the profitability of an operation.

West River Research and Extension

brown office building near a parking lot

Address:
SDSU West River Research and Extension
711 N. Creek Drive
Rapid City, SD 57703

Phone: 605-394-2236

West River Research and Extension is located on the eastern side of Rapid City near Menards. The building houses both SDSU West River Research and SDSU Extension, with SDSU Extension’s offices downstairs. When entering the parking lot, turn right. The entrance is on the side nearest the stoplight.

Commercial Applicator Testing: Tests are offered in four-hour time blocks, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00-5:00 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment.
Livestock Water Testing: On-site livestock water testing services is offered at this location.

Aberdeen Regional Center

Address:
SDSU Extension Aberdeen Regional Center
13 Second Ave. SE
Aberdeen, SD 57401

Phone: 605-626-2870

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (closed from 12:00-1:00 p.m.)

SDSU Extension occupies the first floor and basement of the building. Enter through the double glass doors on the south side of the building.

Classroom: There is a classroom in the basement with seating for about 80 that is available to reserve.
Commercial Applicator Testing: Tests are offered in four-hour time blocks, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00-5:00 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment.
Livestock Water Testing: On-site livestock water testing services are offered at this location.

Lemmon Regional Center

Address:
SDSU Extension Lemmon Regional Center
401 Sixth Ave. W.
Lemmon, SD 57638

Phone: 605-374-4177

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

The office is located on Sixth Avenue on the north side of a building complex that includes the Five Counties Nursing Home. The SDSU Extension Entrance faces Sixth Street, and parking is available on the north side of the building or along Sixth Street.

Commercial Applicator Testing: Tests are offered in four-hour time blocks, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00-5:00 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment.
Livestock Water Testing: On-site livestock water testing services is offered at this location.

Sioux Falls Regional Center

Address:
SDSU Extension Sioux Falls Regional Center
4101 W. 38th St., Ste. 103
Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Phone: 605-782-3290

The office is located in Suite 103 of 4101 W. 38th St. The building also houses Minnehaha County 4-H, South Dakota School for the Deaf and the South Dakota Department of Health. SDSU Extension has its own entrance on the southeast corner of the building, across from the Best Western Empire Towers.

Commercial Applicator Testing: Tests are offered in four-hour time blocks, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00-5:00 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment.
Livestock Water Testing: On-site livestock water testing services is offered at this location.

Watertown Regional Center

Address:
SDSU Extension Watertown Regional Center
1910 W. Kemp Ave.
Watertown, SD 57201

Phone: 605-882-5140

The office is located in the Codington County Extension Complex, in the same building as the county 4-H office. Use Entrance A to visit the regional center.

Classroom: There is a smart classroom with seating for 30 that is available to rent. Rental rates are available for full or half days. It is $50 for a half day without technology or $75 with technology; a full day without technology is $100 or $150 with technology.
Commercial Applicator Testing: Tests are offered in four-hour time blocks, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00-5:00 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment.
Livestock Water Testing: On-site livestock water testing services is offered at this location.

SDSU Extension Presents Staff and Faculty Awards During 2022 Fall Conference

November 10, 2022

SDSU Extension recognized staff and faculty members for achievements in service and educational programming at its annual Fall Conference Oct. 25-27, 2022, at the Swiftel Center in Brookings.