SDSU Extension will host a drought meeting for western South Dakota ranchers and farmers on Wednesday, May 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. MT at the Community Legion Hall in Faith (Main Street, Faith, S.D. 57626). There is no cost to attend the meeting and no pre-registration required. Quick water tests for livestock suitability will […]
SDSU Extension will host a drought meeting for south central South Dakota ranchers and farmers on Thursday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to noon CT at the AmericInn by Wyndham Conference Center in Chamberlain (1981 E. King St., Chamberlain, S.D. 57325). There is no cost to attend the meeting and no pre-registration required. Quick water […]
This workshop will be held at the Oak Lake Field Station, Astoria, SD. Email Pete Bauman peter.bauman@sdstate.edu for details. Note: Agency staff fire workshop on June 1. Alumni burn day on June 3.
What: Birds at Home on the Range Bird Watching Tour When: June 3-4, Daybreak Ranch, Highmore, SD Registration: Download brochure/registration form. Watch, photograph and record bird species, livestock and wildlife Hear presentations from land owners and conservation experts Learn the connections between birds and livestock Enjoy two days on the beautiful South Dakota prairie Hosts: […]
Where: Candice and Bob Mizera Farm, 25796 113th St., McLaughlin, SD When: June 7 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. MT •Field tours (busses load at 10 a.m.) •Diverse croplands •Cover crops •Livestock integration •Grassland management •Rainfall Simulator •Free lunch! Register for FREE at: tinyurl.com/MizeraTour2022 Directions: From McLaughlin, go 3 miles south on Hwy 63 […]
Wildflowers and Grazing Lands Managing grazing lands for wildflowers, pollinators, and wildlife. Join us as we gather together and learn from experts on topics related to holistic management of grazing lands, a sustainable approach that cares for the land, promotes biodiversity, and benefits habitat and wildlife. The day will conclude with a tour of the […]
West River Grazing School: Concepts of Grazing June 21-23, 2022, in Wall, SD For information, call: (605) 280-0127 Visit www.SDGrass.org Hosted by: South Dakota Grassland Coalition www.SDGrass.org Download the brochure and registration form. Each year, the South Dakota Grassland Coalition hosts the Wall/West River Grazing School in Wall/Quinn, SD area during June. Contact us at […]
Hybrid Rye and Cover Crop Plot Tours, Agronomy and Livestock Nutrition Wednesday, June 22 ● 3-5 p.m. Upland Colony ● 24211 412th Ave, Artesian, SD JOIN US! We invite you to join farmers and industry experts alike to discuss hybrid rye production, feeding, and use of diverse cover crops to enhance soil health and profitability. […]
What: Pasture Walk When: June 29, 9-11 a.m. Where: Manbull Farming, Colome, SD Topics: • Overview of Rangeland Soil Health Grazing Strategy • Native Grasses Taking Over • Range Plant Identification • Making It Work on My Ranch Pasture walk begins at Van Mansheim residence, 32330 282nd St., Colome, SD. From Colome: 5 miles north […]
Ranching for Profit Workshop with Dallas Mount When: June 29, 2022 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Where: Sturgis Auditorium/Armory, 1019 Main Street, Sturgis, SD This one day workshop will explore how good grazing management is key to improving profit in the ranching business. Learn how to improve land and create a profitable business that […]