Agenda

12:00 p.m. – Anthony Bly, SDSU Extension Soils Field Specialist, will present “Every Acre Counts”. Every Acre Counts program’s goal is to improve the profitability, diversity, and ecosystem benefits of agriculture by using precision technologies to empower producers to help make informed management decisions for every acre of their operations. Expected outcomes include information available to producers that would increase their return on cropping system investments as well as an enhanced land management approach that benefits the sustainability of land, water, and all natural resources.

South Dakota State University’s Dakota Lakes Research Farm will host their annual field day on June 25 at 3:00 p.m. Due to health concerns surrounding COVID-19, this year’s field day will be held virtually.

Even though we can't be together at the farm, researchers have prepared several short videos highlighting current research projects. Participants will also have an opportunity to see research results and ask questions during a live webinar.

Participants will need internet access to participate. Registration is not required but is encouraged so participants can receive email reminders about the event. Certified crop consultant educational credits (CEU’s) will be available. Visit https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/dakota-lakes-research-farm-virtual-field-day for more information!

Join us this Friday, June 26th, for a chance to chat all things cover crops with a few of our very own SDSHC Directors!

Pre-registration is required to gain access to the Zoom Meeting. Check out the flyer image for more details on how to join us! This series will continue weekly with an additional discussion on July 3rd.

Join us for our upcoming Cover Crop Chat this Friday, July 3rd. The SDSHC Directors featured this week are Doug Sieck, Terry Ness, and Dan Forgey. Don’t miss it, as it is our last Cover Crop Chat scheduled for the near future!

Pre-registration is required please reference the flyer image for additional details.

Join us at Jorgensen Land & Cattle near Ideal, SD for a day jam packed with interactive tours, workshops and an acclaimed guest speaker. Dr. Christine Jones is an Australian soil ecologist who has presented at SD Soil Health Coalition, SD Grassfed Exchange and several other farming venues on soil ecology. Jones has helped innovative farmers and ranchers implement regenerative agricultural systems that provide remarkable benefits for biodiversity, carbon sequestration, nutrient cycling, water management, and productivity.

For workshop questions contact:
Bryan Jorgensen at 605-840-9005 or Jewell Bork at 605-530-3713

Expanding Horizons: Where Conservation Meets Innovation (Virtual Event)

The Soil and Water Conservation Society’s 75th International Annual Conference will assemble a diverse, multi generational conservation community of researchers, practitioners, industry leaders, farmers, and students from around the world. Join us virtually as we recognize lessons from the past, expand our professional and personal horizons, and shape the future of conservation.

The Soil Health Institute (SHI) today announced its 5th Annual Meeting will go virtual.

As previously announced, the annual meeting will be July 30-31. An agenda and more information on how to register will be available in early May.

For more information, please visit their website or contact info@soilhealthinstitute.org

Tour plots of corn in Garretson and Twin Brooks, SD, planted on 60-inch rows with cover crops interseeded from the comfort of your home or tractor cab! SD Soil Health Coalition Technicians Austin Carlson and Baylee Lukonen will lead the tour and answer questions. Tour starts at 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required by 10 a.m. on Aug. 6. Visit https://tinyurl.com/60incorn to pre-register.

Topics will include:
Overview of Manbull Ranch
Range Soil Pit and Soil Nutrition
Range Plant Identification and Properties
Range Plant Brix Testing and Animal Nutrition
Conservation Partnership
Making It Work on My Ranch

For the second year the South Dakota Grassland Coalition will host the West River/South Dakota grazing school in the Wall area, August 25-27, 2020. Contact us at (605) 280-0127 or visit SDGrass.org for further information.
The Grazing School is designed for producers andanyone with an interest in learning how to best manage grasslands to benefit livestock.
The agenda features presenters from state and federal agencies, and universities. Area producers share their expertise about various topics related to grazing techniques and grassland management.
Participants will hear presentations in the classroom and gain experience with hands-on activities in the field with a pasture allocation activities with cattle at the Guptill Ranch.
Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged to participate.