Jun 13, 2017 · Landowners are willing to be ‘precise’ in cropping operations, and it is time that we practice precision in pasture management as well. ... • SD Grassland Coalition Pasture Walk Series, info ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Hart said the report shows a 2% to 3% decline in the cost of corn production, driven mainly by lower fertilizer and chemical costs compared to 2024, whereas soybean costs are 1% higher.

Dec 30, 2024 · Pete Sexton, associate professor and SDSU Extension Sustainable Cropping Systems Specialist and Southeast Research Farm Supervisor, said the morning sessions will focus on forages and grazing ...

Jul 19, 2023 · Cool-season cover crop mixtures make excellent pasture well into the early winter period. However, cool-season plants are less efficient at using water and will be more prone to fail if dry ...

Jun 30, 2021 · Forages are a very important part of the South Dakota livestock and cropping industries, especially during dry times. Often, producers have difficulties finding enough forage for their herd or ...

Jun 18, 2024 · Pasture and Range Report: Pasture and range conditions rated 5% very poor, 6% poor, 26% fair, 53% good, and 10% excellent. North Dakota. For the week ending June 16, 2024, there were 5.5 days ...

Jun 24, 2016 · For most, June is bull turnout time. Some lingering cows still may need to calve, but the focus is on cropping and haying because the plans for next year’s feed supply are well under way.

Jan 24, 2025 · A review of the pest quiz begins at 1:30 p.m., and the program ends after 2 p.m. Certified crop advisors can receive 10 continuing education units by attending this workshop.

Oct 1, 2020 · Pasture forage species need to withstand the stress of frequent grazing, regrow quickly, and have good ground cover; therefore, a “sod-forming” grass is necessary as a component of any pasture ...

Feb 26, 2016 · 6. 100% alfalfa vs. alfalfa-grass mixtures – pure stands of alfalfa will produce the highest quality forage and for that reason has the highest demand from the dairy industry.