Harvesting Corn
Crops
During the growing season, SDSU Extension provides weekly production recommendations.
Feeding Drought-Stressed Corn to Livestock
Drought-stressed corn can remain a valuable forage resource when harvested and stored appropriately. Successful utilization depends on careful management, including harvesting at the proper moisture content, achieving adequate packing density, and excluding oxygen during storage.
Using Drought-Stressed Corn as Forage
Drought-stressed corn is a common challenge during dry growing seasons, but it does not necessarily result in a total loss of feed value. With proper harvest and storage management, drought-damaged corn can remain a useful and economical forage source.
Corn
Nearly one out of every three dollars generated by South Dakota agriculture starts in a corn field. Two of every three rows of corn become ethanol.
Grain Storage Calculator
An Excel based spreadsheet for corn, soybean, spring and winter wheat producers.
Corn Hybrid Trial Results
In 2025, corn hybrid and conventional corn hybrid trials were conducted at different locations throughout South Dakota.
Statewide Corn Production and County-Level Yield Variation in South Dakota
South Dakota’s corn production has experienced significant increase in both planted acres and production over the past decade.
Why Cropland Grazing Now?
The evidence is consistent: cropland grazing delivers measurable economic returns, proven soil health benefits, and growing adoption in South Dakota.
Stretch the Grazing Season by Grazing Corn Residue
Grazing corn residue can be an excellent strategy for stretching the grazing season. Learn some expert tips for making the most of corn residue before switching over to the feed tractor in the winter.
Mycotoxins: Should you be concerned?
Environmental stress caused by the weather or damaged crops increases the potential for mold and mycotoxin development. Learn some answers to common questions about mycotoxins and how to manage them.