Salvaging Drought Stressed Crops

Salvaging Drought Stressed Crops Video Series

While drought-stressed crops can be utilized as forage for livestock, there are many factors to consider before harvesting. To help producers navigate through these issues, SDSU Extension and the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition released the, “Salvaging Drought Stressed Crops” video series. Every farm and ranch faces its own unique challenges and this information is intended to be applied as producers see fit to their own personal situations.

Keeping the Bottom Line in Mind

Silage, Earlage, and High Moisture Corn

Protecting the Soil

Nitrate Considerations and Testing

Water Quality and Testing

Using Soybeans as Forage

Grazing Corn

A photo of several people standing in a field of cover crops that are about shoulder high.

2027 Soil Health Conference

The 2027 Soil Health Conference is set for Jan. 26-27 in Sioux Falls! Our outstanding lineup of speakers includes Keith Berns, Chuck Rice, Erin Martin, and many more!

News & Events

Managing Livestock and Soil with Invisible Fence

Managing Livestock and Soil with Invisible Fence

By Maddy Kludt PIERRE, SD – A fence that doesn’t exist might sound impossible, but it became a reality for a group of South Dakota cattle producers this summer. Through South Dakota Soil Health Coalition’s Virtual Fencing Program, producers were able to use Gallagher...

FFA Regional Land Judging Winners Receive Scholarships

FFA Regional Land Judging Winners Receive Scholarships

SD FFA Foundation Rapid City (October 2026) – The South Dakota FFA Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of five $100 scholarships for students placing first in one of the five South Dakota Regional Land Evaluation Competitions this fall. 2026 scholarship...

Growing sunflowers for soil health and stability

Growing sunflowers for soil health and stability

By Stan Wise For an agricultural operation to thrive, producers must sometimes look at the big picture and make decisions to benefit the long-term success of their farm or ranch. Changes made on a farm now might take years to realize their positive effects, but those...

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