American agriculture is in the beginning of one of the largest transfers of land and wealth in the nation’s history. Only 30% of family farms/ranches survive to the second generation. Twelve percent make it to the third and only 3% survive to the fourth generation.
The Great Land Swap Part III: Making a Path to Ranching Read More »
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The South Dakota Grassland Coalition is making an exciting transformation with this year’s Annual Conference on December 5, 2024.
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The Grazing Schools are designed to help ranchers implement improved grazing planning. Each 3 day school is led by
experienced land managers and agency professionals.
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American agriculture is in the beginning of one of the largest transfers of land and wealth in the nation’s history. Only 30% of family farms/ranches survive to the second generation. Twelve percent make it to the third and only 3% survive to the fourth generation.
The Big Land Swap: Part I Read More »
The Aldo Leopold Award for Conservation has been given in South Dakota for 15 years now. The 2024 recip- ients are father and son duo Barry and Eli Little of Blioux River Ranch located northwest of Castlewood, SD. Blioux River Ranch is a diverse grain and livestock operation with decades of conservation history that turned into true passion for soil health over the past 10 years.Clay Conry, of Working Cows Podcast, moderated the webinar. Clay initially asked each rancher how they manage drought on their ranches. Then participants in the webinar followed up with questions for Jim and Alejandro.
Blioux River Ranch Leopold Tour Read More »
The South Dakota Grassland Coalition recently sponsored a webinar with guests Alejandro Carril- lo and Jim Faulstich. Alejandro ranches in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico and Jim ranches near Highmore, South Dakota.
Clay Conry, of Working Cows Podcast, moderated the webinar. Clay initially asked each rancher how they manage drought on their ranches. Then participants in the webinar followed up with questions for Jim and Alejandro.
Plan Now or Pay Later – Planning for Drought: SDGC Webinar Read More »
It’s not cost-effective to haul bales in from the field in the summer, just to turn around and haul them back to the herd through the snow in the winter. A better idea: strategically place them in the field with temporary fences and bring the cows to them to “bale graze” in the winter. No need any more to start the tractor up on cold winter days! Read more from our newsletter….
Let Your Hay Bales Lie Read More »
One of the issues contributing to keeping grass right side up is the unbalanced grassland vs. cropland revenue competition. Most producers are familiar with the Conservation Reserve Program. There are several types of CRP programs. The Grassland Conservation Reserve Program is specifically aimed at livestock producers who want to use the land for grazing and enhancing biodiversity.
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Part 3 covers overcoming personal obstacles that are keeping you from achieving your ranch goals.
It is important to note that ranch goals are an important part of grazing planning. Holistic Resource Management training is helpful in refining your goals.
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