What: North Dakota State University Extension High Tunnel Workshop and Tour Where: 116 Loftsgard Hall, 1360 Albrecht Blvd, Fargo, ND 58102 When: Begins at 8:30 a.m., July 25, 2023 Register at https://forms.gle/cnPdCYXBDGQcu2xx6 by July 10th. Registration is free, but an an accurate headcount is needed for lunch. 8:30 a.m.: Registration and coffee 9:00 a.m.: Keynote […]
Adult Workshop Thursday, July 27, 9:00-12:00 pm CST In addition to information on culturally important plants, NRCS and SDSU Extension staff will discuss grazing and rangeland management. Topics covered will include plant identification, similarity index, how to measure pasture forage production, and how to monitor pasture usage during the grazing season. Range management kits will […]
When: July 31, 2023, 4-7 p.m. Where: 13473 349th Ave., Roscoe, SD 57471. This address is Dennis Hoyle's farm south of Hwy 12. Meet at the plot on the southeast corner of the intersection of 349th Ave. and Hwy 12. The plot is between the railroad tracks and Hwy 12 on the east side of […]
Mid-Missouri River Prescribed Burn Association JOIN US! 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We are hosting 3 UTV/ATV tours of burn units from this spring. August 2, Rich and Sara Grim, Bonesteel, SD August 9, Jon Smikle and Jo Wulf, Herrick, SD August 30, Todd Olson, north of Academy, SD Lunch after tour! Bring your own […]
SDSU Extension, Nebraska Extension, the Northern Plains Forage Association, and I-29 Moo University will host a forage field day on Monday, August 7 at 9:30 a.m. at the Southeast Research Farm (29974 University Road, Beresford, SD 57004). Forages are an unsung hero in the Midwest and good production practices are often overlooked. This year, the […]
Mid-Missouri River Prescribed Burn Association JOIN US! 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We are hosting 3 UTV/ATV tours of burn units from this spring. August 2, Rich and Sara Grim, Bonesteel, SD August 9, Jon Smikle and Jo Wulf, Herrick, SD August 30, Todd Olson, north of Academy, SD Lunch after tour! Bring your own […]
The SD Soil Health Coalition Board of Directors will meet to discuss and vote on Coalition business. Members and others are encouraged to join the meeting. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89785286144?pwd=QVozUGdBQjBybC9FRlkvNTRrRW9PQT09 Meeting ID: 897 8528 6144 Passcode: 787965 One tap mobile +16699006833,,89785286144# US (San Jose) +17193594580,,89785286144# US Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 […]
When: August 10, 2023, beginning at 3 p.m. CDT Where Barry and Eli Little's Blioux River Ranch, 45696 South Dakota 22, Castlewood, SD 57223 Tour Barry and Eli Little's Blioux River Ranch near Castlewood, SD, to learn how they use soil health practices to improve their profitability and operational resiliency all while reducing their stress […]
What: Soil Health Education Day When: Aug. 14, 10 a.m. - Noon Where: Makoce Agriculture Development Headquarters, 1751 Mahpiya Maza Lane, Porcupine, SD 57772 Lunch will be provided! Please register for accurate meal counts at https://formstack.io/E595A Topics Livestock Incorporation in Soil Health - Shawn Freeland, SD Soil Health Coalition Board Chairman Rainfall Simulator Demonstration - […]
The 2023 South Dakota Soil Health School will be hosted Aug. 28-30 on the Bruce Carlson and Anthony Bly farms near Garretson, SD. This event will feature field exercises and classroom instruction led by soil health experts and producers. This is a great opportunity to learn in-depth details about various soil health practices including cover […]