1986 Wild Game Banquet

On the night of April 5th the Forestry Club held its annual Wild Game Banquet at Scheman Education building

Forestry Club

During the l986-\u2787 school year, Forestry Club members were involved in a number of activities. The annual New Student Welcome, held in early Sept., was again successful in aquainting old and new members of the forestry department

Cover crop mixes to meet grazing needs

Although cover crops, green manure, etc. have traditionally been used in the agroecosystem to better manage soil fertility, soil moisture, weeds, pests, and crop diseases; livestock grazing also can be added to the list of services cover crops can provide. There are literally hundreds of potential cover crop species that can benefit the agroecosystem therefore, matching cover crop species to soil types, management objectives, and future uses is critical to getting the most out of any cover crop program. This seminar will outline some decision points producers will need to consider when evaluating cover crops for grazing

Managing Livestock Grazing Distribution on South Dakota Rangelands

Improving grazing distribution in pastures and on rangeland in South Dakota can increase utilization of the forage resource and animal performance. Managing proper grazing distribution is just one aspect of an overall grazing management plan

Prevention and Treatment: Grass Tetany

Lush, green, rapidly growing grasses present a considerable risk for grass tetany, regardless of season. The combination of high potassium and low magnesium and calcium in these forages is thought to be the primary cause of grass tetany. Because of the increased forage production and growth rate, cattle grazing fertilized pastures are generally at higher risk. The principal factor that influences concentration and availability of magnesium to both the plant and the animal is potassium. High concentrations of potassium negatively affect soil magnesium uptake by plants. High nitrogen concentrations following fertilizer applications also may limit magnesium availability

Top 10: Drought Management Tips for Ranchers

This article contains ten tips that Ranchers can use for drought management

Managing Smooth Bromegrass Pastures in South Dakota

Smooth bromegrass is a cool-season grass introduced into the U.S. in the latter part of the 19th century. Because of its highly developed root system, smooth bromegrass is resistant to wide temperature extremes and extensive drought. This resistance has allowed it to become a dominant species in pastures and on native rangeland in eastern and central South Dakota. It is a leafy and sod-forming perennial that spreads aggressively through seeds and rhizomes and establishes well on deep, well-drained silt, clay loam, or sandy soils (Fig 1)