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Five Range Management Principles: Overview
The goal of the Regenerative Rangelands program is to educate landowners and producers on grazing management and other decisions that impact the sustainability of their ranching operation.
The Power of Women as AgVocates Rescheduled to March 4 and 5
February 08, 2022
The Power of Women as AgVocates Conference has been rescheduled for March 4-5, 2022 in Fort Pierre, South Dakota at the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center and the Missouri Avenue Event Center in Pierre.
Management-Intensive Grazing Plays a Key Role in Expanding Grass-Based Agriculture
By improving livestock carrying capacity and reducing feed costs, grazing strategies at greater management intensity have the potential to improve grass-based livestock production profits.
Spring and Winter Camelina in South Dakota
In the semi-arid, western portion of South Dakota, camelina has potential value as a fall-seeded cover crop, providing flexibility in crop rotations for improving soil health.
Effects of Plant Growth Regulator in Oats
Plant growth regulators are human-applied chemicals that manipulate the hormone functions in plants. Learn how they can be used in oats to help reduce lodging and prevent yield loss.
Alfalfa Harvest Timing and Objectives
Guessing when to make that first cutting can be difficult, as using plant maturity or calendar dates alone can be quite risky. Get the most out of your first cutting with some expert tips that consider the timing and objectives of alfalfa harvest.
Managing Wheat Curl Mite
Wheat curl mite is one of the more difficult pests to manage in wheat. This is in part due to the limited options available for preventing populations from infesting a field and rapidly reproducing.
Using Annual Cover Crops and Forages in Lieu of Row Crops
Although there are many factors to take into consideration, annual forages and cover crops can be an excellent tool to mitigate challenging planting seasons.
Salvaging Feed Grain From Damaged Storage Structures
The windstorm that hit South Dakota on May 12, 2022 left an extensive damage in its wake, including damage to grain bin structures. Taking prompt action can help minimize value loss in stored grain.