

Climate and Weather
View resources to predict, prepare and recover from weather-related events year-round, including the latest drought and flood information.
View resources to predict, prepare and recover from weather-related events year-round, including the latest drought and flood information.
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.
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.
April 29, 2022
SDSU Extension will host drought management meetings across South Dakota May 10-12.
Stay ahead of drought impacts with SDSU Extension's timely climate updates, business insights and research-tested management tips.
Adaptive management is a process that livestock producers can incorporate into their operation to increase operation flexibility and adjust to changing conditions.
Fact sheet with general drought planning tips from the range and natural resource perspective.
Having a drought plan in place to best manage pastures is critical in being prepared for next year’s grazing season. Make decisions that will manage risk and promote both flock and financial longevity.
With prolonged drought conditions throughout many areas of South Dakota, there is an increase of invasive weeds and poisonous plants on rangelands. Identification of poisonous plants is crucial to ensure livestock production is not compromised.
Locoweed and crazyweed are found throughout South Dakota rangelands, and both can cause livestock poisoning.The names locoweed and crazyweed are often used interchangeably. However, there are notable differences between the species.