SDSU Extension invites women in agriculture to attend a Women on the Range Workshop on June 8 and 9 at The Branding Iron restaurant (19079 US-85, Belle Fourche, SD 57717). The workshop will start at 9 a.m. and end around 5 p.m. on both days. Nicole Masters, a soil health expert and the director of Integrity […]
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 […]
The 2023 Rangeland and Soils Days training and contest will be held June 14-15 at the Codington County Extension Center in Watertown, SD.
What: Custer and Pennington County Soil Health and Sustainability Landowner Meeting When: June 16, 2023 Where: Walt Taylor Building, Central States Fairgrounds, 601 Centre St., Rapid City, SD 57701 Schedule 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. - Welcome & Introductions 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. - 5 Principles of Soil Health: Rachel Crowther, USDA-NRCS Resource Soil Scientist; and […]
https://sdgrass.org/grazing-school/ Grazing School Flyer Area producers teach you how to increase stocking rates, extend the grazing season through rest and recovery for pastures, increase plant diversity, retain moisture in your soil through drought, spend less time and money on weed control, have more time for hobbies and family, and set up your operation so that […]
Geology Tour NORTHEAST SD GEOLOGY TOUR June 22, 2023 Leave at 8:30 a.m. and Return at 4:30 p.m. Dakota Magic Casino Parking Lot – I-29 and SD State Line. LIMITED SEATING!!! REGISTRATION $25 – Due June 20th – MEAL INCLUDED!!! Contact Kristin at the Roberts Conservation District: (605) 698-3923 or Call Lorne or Kent w/ […]
During this tour you will see how three different ranches have managed their livestock grazing to increase soil health, water infiltration, livestock performance and increased grass diversity. Guest speakers will talk about the principles to follow to achieve increased overall ranch production. Speakers Dr. Llewellyn (Lee) Manske, Ph.D (Rangeland Scientist at Dickinson, ND Research Extension […]
https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/dakota-lakes-research-farm-field-day
When: Thursday, July 6, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Where: 14705 310th Ave., Hoven SD 57450 Please join Dakota Lakes Research Farm and NRCS for a discussion of farming and grazing practices. Topics will include: Bale grazing Corn following grazed cover crops Crop rotations Plus, Brett Huber and Luke Perman will discuss their farmer/rancher partnership […]
July 10-13th 2023 - Sturgis, SD "Had an awesome experience! Extremely eye opening. A lot of great ideas and principles were shared. Well worth the time and money." The Young Rancher Management School, featuring Dallas Mount of Ranching for Profit schools, is an interactive training for young ranchers to develop invaluable management skills in agriculture. […]