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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.
Get to Know Your Local Emergency Management Director
The warmer weather and spring migration this March have us all thinking of better days ahead. Unfortunately, it also has us thinking about flooding again this spring.
Pre-Plant Disease Management Considerations
If the forecast holds true, it looks like it is going to be another year of excessive soil moisture and possible flooding come this spring. The increased level of soil moisture has implications with regards to plant stand establishment as well as root rot and nematode infestations.
Winter Lice Control
Seeing cattle rubbing hair off due to lice infestations can be extremely frustrating. Not only are the cattle damaging fences and equipment, there also can be performance losses and health issues not to mention that the cattle are simply not as visibly appealing, which can be very important for seedstock producers or feeders selling backgrounded feeders.
An identification guide to common Dung Beetles of South Dakota
A guide of common dung beetles of South Dakota.
What Are Those Little Red Mites on My House?
The periods of unseasonably warm weather, especially in Western South Dakota, have temporarily brought several insects and other arthropods out of their winter hiding places. One of the arthropods getting attention lately has been the clover mite.
New Training Options Available for Pesticide Applicators in 2021
January 07, 2021
Join us for more information on the pesticide applicator training in 2021.
SDSU Extension’s Soybean Week Dives into Pest Management, Soil Health and 2021 Outlook
January 07, 2021
Want to know more about weed control, research, planting dates, and fungicide? Join us on January 19 - 22.
Drought Conditions Continue to Deteriorate Across South Dakota
April 06, 2021
South Dakotans’ apprehension of an impending drought has been growing.
2021 South Dakota Pest Management Guides Now Available
February 04, 2021
SDSU Extension has released the 2021 South Dakota Pest Management Guides.