Grassland

All Grassland Content

A herd of cattle gather around a stock pond on a vast, lush grassland. Courtesy: USDA [CC BY 2.0]

2017 Weed Control: Pasture and Range

There are 24 million acres of native and tame pasture and range as well as 1.4 million acres of grass hayland in South Dakota.

Range, Grassland, Pasture

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June 2019 Climate Outlook for South Dakota

As South Dakota emerges from the wettest 12-month period in 124 years of climate recordkeeping (June 2018-May 2019), June has started warmer and drier than average. The outlook, however, turns towards cooler and wetter than average again for the middle of the month.

Crop Management, Corn, Wheat, Soybean, Garden & Yard Issues, Flood, Soil Health, Forage, Grassland, Pasture, Trees, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Forest, Garden soil

group of farmers, ranchers, and community members at a meeting. Courtesy: Gary Potts, USDA
Jun 18

Open House Farmer Meeting @ Wessington Springs

SDSU Extension is hosting an open house agronomy meeting on June 18 at 2 PM CDT at the Jerauld County Courthouse, Community Rm. (205 Wallace Ave. S., Wessington Springs, SD).

Corn, Soil Fertility, Soil Health, Cover Crops, Forage, Field Pea, Flax, Oats, Oilseed, Pulse Crops, Sorghum, Soybean, Sunflower, Wheat, Crop Management, Crop Treatments, Economics, Agricultural Land Value, Cash Rent, Markets/Prices, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Goats, Horse, Poultry, Sheep, Swine, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Quality Assurance, Conservation, Grassland

group of farmers, ranchers, and community members at a meeting. Courtesy: Gary Potts, USDA
Jun 17

Open House Farmer Meeting @ Kimball

SDSU Extension is hosting an open house agronomy meeting on June 17 at 2 PM CDT at the Kimball Legion Hall (Main Street, Kimball, SD).

Corn, Soil Fertility, Soil Health, Cover Crops, Forage, Field Pea, Flax, Oats, Oilseed, Pulse Crops, Sorghum, Soybean, Sunflower, Wheat, Crop Management, Crop Treatments, Economics, Agricultural Land Value, Cash Rent, Markets/Prices, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Goats, Horse, Poultry, Sheep, Swine, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Quality Assurance, Conservation, Grassland

group of farmers, ranchers, and community members at a meeting. Courtesy: Gary Potts, USDA
Jun 17

Open House Farmer Meeting @ Mitchell

SDSU Extension is hosting an open house agronomy meeting on June 17 at 10 AM CDT at the Mitchell Technical Institute, Nordby Trades Center (1800 E. Spruce St., Mitchell, SD).

Corn, Soil Fertility, Soil Health, Cover Crops, Forage, Field Pea, Flax, Oats, Oilseed, Pulse Crops, Sorghum, Soybean, Sunflower, Wheat, Crop Management, Crop Treatments, Economics, Agricultural Land Value, Cash Rent, Markets/Prices, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Goats, Horse, Poultry, Sheep, Swine, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Quality Assurance, Conservation, Grassland

group of farmers, ranchers, and community members at a meeting. Courtesy: Gary Potts, USDA

Bring Your Agronomy Questions for SDSU Extension Staff to Answer During Open House Near You

June 12, 2019

SDSU Extension is hosting open house agronomy meetings in eight South Dakota locations, to address the current state of farming due to excessive moisture.

Corn, Soil Fertility, Soil Health, Cover Crops, Forage, Field Pea, Flax, Oats, Oilseed, Pulse Crops, Sorghum, Soybean, Sunflower, Wheat, Crop Management, Crop Treatments, Economics, Agricultural Land Value, Cash Rent, Markets/Prices, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Goats, Horse, Poultry, Sheep, Swine, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Quality Assurance, Conservation, Grassland

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Watch Corn for Bronzed Cutworm Activity

Bronzed cutworms are not a common pest of corn in South Dakota. However, they can become an issue when corn is planted into areas that were previously grassland. Like its name implies, bronze cutworms feed on corn above the soil surface, which often results in cutting or clipping.

Crop Management, Corn, Range, Pasture, Grassland

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SD Mesonet, SD Wheat partner to Bring Weather Station to West River Research Farm, Sturgis

May 22, 2019

The South Dakota Mesonet has installed a new weather station at the West River Research Farm near Sturgis with the support of the South Dakota Wheat Commission.

Beef Cattle, Sheep, Corn, Soybean, Wheat, Cover Crops, Forage, Field Pea, Flax, Oats, Oilseed, Pulse Crops, Sorghum, Sunflower, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Goats, Horse, Poultry, Rabbit, Swine, Pasture, Range, Grassland, Soil Health, Wildlife, Developing Communities

healthy rangeland with a diverse variety of grasses and plants throughout

2019 S.D. Rangeland/Soils Days Give South Dakota Youth Opportunity to Learn about Natural Resources

May 21, 2019

The 36th annual South Dakota Rangeland Days and 15th annual Soils Days will be held June 18 & 19, 2019 in Redfield, South Dakota.

Beef Cattle, Sheep, Pasture, Range, Conservation, Grassland, Soil Health

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Wessington Springs 4-H are National Range Judging Champions

May 21, 2019

The Wessington Springs 4-H Range Judging Team were named national champions during the National 4-H Range Judging Competition held in Oklahoma City May 1-3, 2019.

Beef Cattle, Sheep, Range, Pasture, Conservation, Grassland