Content by Parker Witt
How to Test Hay and Forage for Nitrate Levels Using Test Strips
Step-by-step instructions for how to complete Nitrate testing for forage and hay.
Drought-Stressed Forage: Nitrate Considerations
While drought-stressed forages can provide valuable feed, they may also carry an increased risk of nitrate accumulation. Producers should be aware of before grazing, harvesting, and feeding these forages.
Why Cropland Grazing Now?
The evidence is consistent: cropland grazing delivers measurable economic returns, proven soil health benefits, and growing adoption in South Dakota.
SDSU Extension welcomes new crop and livestock field specialist
September 12, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Parker Witt as a new Crop and Livestock Field Specialist.