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
News & Events
Soil Health Tour set for July 21 near Wessington Springs
South Dakota Soil Health Coalition and South Dakota Farmers Union will hold a Soil Health Tour hosted at Kolousek Farms, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 21. Participants will be able to see how the Kolouseks successfully employ sustainable land management practices like...
Soil Health School offers life-changing networking opportunities
By Stan Wise In 2019, Mitchell, SD, producer Mike Blaalid found like-minded producers and experts at the South Dakota Soil Health School, and meeting them helped him make some big changes in his operation. “I just had specific ideas I wanted to see what they thought...
Healthy land management can prevent dust storms
By Stan Wise South Dakota Soil Health Coalition PIERRE – In the past month, dust storms have been making headlines across the western United States, including South Dakota. Blowing soil has created driving hazards due to low visibility, and accumulated wind-blown silt...