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Alfalfa Sees Jump Start from Spring Rain

Published May 2, 2025

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…

Cash Crop Alternatives

Published July 1, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension Forage Field Specialist Sara Bauder says farmers are starting to see the effects of the flooding. Crops that were submerged for a long period of time will be susceptible to other issues. “We encourage people…

Hay Crop Off to a Good Start

Published May 19, 2023

After last year's drought, South Dakota State University Extension Forage Field Specialist Sara Bauder believes the alfalfa is looking better than expected. "Hopefully, this year we can make up for some of last year's losses and get on a typical…

New Forage Association Formed

Published January 27, 2023

The newly formed Northern Plains Forage Association held its first meeting this past week at the Sioux Falls Farm Show. SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist Sara Bauder said it s a partnership of forage growers and industry partners to promote…

In Challenging Conditions, SD Farmers are Becoming More Interested in Forages

Published March 16, 2020

As the snow melts and the grass turns green, livestock producers will start to access their land and devise a forage plan. South Dakota State University agronomy field specialist Sara Bauder says on the plus side, producers have become more…

Cover Crop Seed Availability Varies Across Region

Published June 25, 2019

In areas of South Dakota, there’s short supply of millet and rye cover crop seed. South Dakota State University Extension Agronomy Field Specialist Sara Bauder says there are other warm and cool season grasses for farmers and ranchers to consider.…

Planting into Wet Soils

Published April 4, 2019

Farmers could be dealing with wet soils this spring planting season. South Dakota State University Extension agronomy field specialist Sara Bauder recommends letting fields dry as much as possible to ensure a proper seed bed. In the meantime, there are…

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Alfalfa Sees Jump Start from Spring Rain

Cash Crop Alternatives

Hay Crop Off to a Good Start

New Forage Association Formed

In Challenging Conditions, SD Farmers are Becoming More Interested in Forages

Cover Crop Seed Availability Varies Across Region

Planting into Wet Soils

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