Salvaging Drought Stressed Crops

Salvaging Drought Stressed Crops Video Series

While drought-stressed crops can be utilized as forage for livestock, there are many factors to consider before harvesting. To help producers navigate through these issues, SDSU Extension and the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition released the, “Salvaging Drought Stressed Crops” video series. Every farm and ranch faces its own unique challenges and this information is intended to be applied as producers see fit to their own personal situations.

Keeping the Bottom Line in Mind

Silage, Earlage, and High Moisture Corn

Protecting the Soil

Nitrate Considerations and Testing

Water Quality and Testing

Using Soybeans as Forage

Grazing Corn

News & Events

FFA Regional Land Judging Winners Receive Scholarships

FFA Regional Land Judging Winners Receive Scholarships

SD FFA Foundation Rapid City (October 2026) – The South Dakota FFA Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of five $100 scholarships for students placing first in one of the five South Dakota Regional Land Evaluation Competitions this fall. 2026 scholarship...

Growing sunflowers for soil health and stability

Growing sunflowers for soil health and stability

By Stan Wise For an agricultural operation to thrive, producers must sometimes look at the big picture and make decisions to benefit the long-term success of their farm or ranch. Changes made on a farm now might take years to realize their positive effects, but those...

Test grain for nitrates before using it as forage

Test grain for nitrates before using it as forage

By Stan Wise With the vast majority of South Dakota in a drought and experiencing high temperatures, grain producers are having to make some tough decisions about their crops. Will those grains produce enough yield to make harvesting them a financially viable option,...