Forage
All Forage Content
You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure: Range Record Keeping
Range record keeping helps detect and demonstrate landscape changes that have a direct impact on your ability to maintain or grow your herd.
Crops
During the growing season, SDSU Extension provides weekly production recommendations.
SDSU Extension welcomes new forage field specialist
February 10, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Kim Ricardo as a new Forage Field Specialist.
Let SDSU Extension know how alfalfa insects are affecting you
January 29, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging forage producers to participate in a survey about managing alfalfa insects.
Sorghum Trial Results
In 2025, sorghum trials were conducted in 2 locations in South Dakota.
Weed Control Field Test Data
Data books to use as a reference to select appropriate herbicide(s) for row crops
South Dakota Pest Management Guides
The South Dakota Pest Management guides are now available for free. The guides offer recommendations for controlling weeds, insects, and diseases in a variety of South Dakota 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).
Cover Crops
The benefits of planting cover crops are numerous.
Forage
SDSU Extension works with forage producers, providing them with access to quick tests, research-based information, and best management practices to help maximize yields and nutritional quality of forages.