Alfalfa Sees Jump Start from Spring Rain

South Dakota’s drought conditions eased with recent rains. “We’re starting to see our cool-season grasses really green up where we got some rain, and it also helped push things along with the alfalfa” said Sara Bauder, forage field specialist, SDSU Extension. “I wouldn’t say we’re out of the woods yet, but it’s certainly going to help get a jump start on things.” Despite the rain, Bauder says wildfires are still a concern. “There are already some pretty hefty burn bans across the state and many counties and areas just because of our windy, dry days.”