Early detection of the invasive Yellow Bluestem is critical for effective management and preventing the plant from altering your landscape.
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Early detection of the invasive Yellow Bluestem is critical for effective management and preventing the plant from altering your landscape.
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Did you know that Yellow Bluestem, an invasive species, is posing a new threat to South Dakota rangelands?
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Grazing for success during the green-up period is essential for maintaining healthy pastures.
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Cool-season grasses are preparing for winter as we start the fall green-up season. They are storing energy; however, overgrazing may interfere with this process.
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Western South Dakota, which is generally drier, is greener than ever, while the east is experiencing a drought. What does this have to do with your pastures?
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Have you ever wanted to make a change on your ranch but you just couldn’t find the time to make it happen or you didn’t
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Here are four steps to create your own grazing plan:
1ST STEP- WRITE DOWN YOUR GOALS FOR THE GRAZING SEASON.
Setting goals helps give you direction. An example of a goal for a grazing plan would be:
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Researchers from SDSU and the Ecdysis Foundation under the direction of Dr. Jon Lundgren continue to work on improving our understanding of the role of
Canada goldenrod is a native flowering plant that most consider a weed in pastures. Canada thistle and perennial sow thistle are both common noxious weeds in South Dakota,
The Green Side Up: Plan now to graze weeds next season Read More »
Driving through the state we’ve noticed a fair number of shelter belts with dead trees. If your trees are dying or your shelterbelt is old
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