Early detection of the invasive Yellow Bluestem is critical for effective management and preventing the plant from altering your landscape.
Education
Did you know that Yellow Bluestem, an invasive species, is posing a new threat to South Dakota rangelands?
Grazing for success during the green-up period is essential for maintaining healthy pastures.
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.
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?
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
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:
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,
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