Flood
Many South Dakotans are dealing with flood issues following recent blizzards and record-breaking rain.
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Managing Cow/Calf Pairs With Excess Spring Moisture
Recent flooding has wreaked havoc on livestock producers in Southeastern S.D., while blizzard conditions and feet of snow are still creating challenges for producers in the North and Western sides of the state.
Rotational Grazing Benefits: South Dakota Producer Perceptions
To better understand producer perceptions on rotational grazing, we sent out 1,500 surveys to South Dakota ranchers inquiring about adoption status and perceptions of rotational grazing.
South Dakota Grazing Management Practices: Current & Future
Grazing land occupies 54% of rural land and accounts for a key portion of land use in South Dakota. Many grassland problems can be avoided by using efficient grazing management practices.
Cows Eat Weeds
By utilizing grazing as a means of cultural control, producers have the potential to decrease input expenses while reaping the benefits of inexpensive weed control through animal nutrition.
Cow Share Agreements
Getting started in the cattle business can be tricky for beginning cattlemen due to the amount of capital investment needed upfront.
Are Your Cows Ready for the Last Trimester of Pregnancy?
We are beginning to enter the last 3 months of gestation for the majority of spring-calving cows in South Dakota.
An identification guide to common Rangeland Insect Pests of South Dakota
The insects listed in this guide can be pests of rangeland in South Dakota. The best approach for preventing these pests from reaching damaging populations involves routine scouting.
Krista Ehlert is New SDSU Extension Range Specialist
December 19, 2018
Krista Ehlert will be serving South Dakotans as the new SDSU Extension Range Specialist.