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Factors That Influence Plant Development and Growth
Year-to-year variability in climate can result in large swings in annual forage production for livestock producers. Learn some key considerations to observing and mitigating the effects of this variability.
Range Beef Cow Research: Rangeland Soil Health
For rangelands to maintain productivity and produce adequate levels of forage, soil health must be sustained and function properly.
Five Range Management Principles: #1 Adaptive Management
Adaptive management is a process that livestock producers can incorporate into their operation to increase operation flexibility and adjust to changing conditions.
Drought Concerns Continue With 2022 Spring Climate Outlook
March 23, 2022
The climate outlook for spring 2022 has increased concern for drought in South Dakota, with the March 17 U.S. Drought Monitor showing two-thirds of the state in either moderate or severe drought.
Five Range Management Principles: #2 Creating a Grazing Plan
Creating a grazing management plan can be overwhelming. Learn the basic steps for outlining a plan, along with several resources to help identify the right strategy for your operation.
SDSU Extension to Host Drought Management Meetings
April 29, 2022
SDSU Extension will host drought management meetings across South Dakota May 10-12.
May 2022 Drought and Climate Outlook
The May climate outlook favors cooler and wetter than average conditions. It is possible producers could experience some short-term drought relief, with a return to drought or re-intensifying in the mid-summer season.
Spring Storms Help Bureau of Reclamation Reservoirs in Northwestern South Dakota
While the moisture was needed, the systems were severe with blizzard conditions occurring from multi-day, strong-gusting winds across the area.
Reading the Range: Range readiness, grazing timing and drought considerations
Grazing timing is key when managing rangelands during a drought. Learn how to determine grazing readiness for different plant communities found throughout pastures and rangelands.
South Dakota Grazing Readiness Spring Turnout Map
The South Dakota Grazing Readiness Map uses historical climate data to provide livestock producers with a range of spring turnout dates for their location based on grass type.