Cover Crops
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Cover Crop Grazing Windows for South Dakota Crop Rotations
This guide is intended for livestock producers and crop producers interested in integrating cover crop grazing into cash crop systems. Recommendations identify opportunities for both fall grazing of rapidly establishing annuals and spring grazing of overwintering species, helping extend grazing seasons, reduce harvested feed costs, and improve nutrient cycling within crop rotations.
Crops
During the growing season, SDSU Extension provides weekly production recommendations.
West River Organic Farm Tour
SDSU Extension will host an organic farm tour on Friday, July 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the SDSU West River Research Farm.
Alfalfa Variety Trial Results
Progress reports for alfalfa variety trials.
Weed Control Field Test Data
Data books to use as a reference to select appropriate herbicide(s) for row crops
Southeast Research Farm Seminars @ Dakota Farm Show
Join SDSU Extension for a series of educational presentations during the Dakota Farm Show from January 6-7, 2026, at the USD DakotaDome (1101 N Dakota St, Vermillion, SD 57069).
Comparing Cover Crop Mixture Performance after Oats and its Effect on Corn Yield the Following Year
A research trial completed at the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Northeast Research Farm comparing cover crop mixture performance after oats and its effect on corn yield the following year.
Effect of Camelina Cover Crop on Soil Health and Corn Yield
Study results focused on the effect of camelina cover crop on soil health and corn yield.
Cover Crops
The benefits of planting cover crops are numerous.
Rye Variety Trial Results
2025 Rye Variety Trial Results in South Dakota.