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SDSU Extension is resuming its virtual “Drought Hour” educational program series today (May 10). Drought Hour will be held May 10, 17 and 24 from 11am-noon CST. SDSU Extension specialists will provide participants with information to stay ahead of drought impacts with climate updates, business insights and the latest research-tested management tips for farms, ranches and properties of all sizes. The May Drought Hour webinars will cover the following topics: May 10: “Weathering the Storm i...

He loves being a sheep rancher. He’s done it for 30 years and counting. “I like being out here. I like working for myself,” Peterson says. “I taught school for 3 years, I poured concrete and did construction work as we worked into the sheep biz. You’re your own boss. I have to remind myself, going up to herder’s camps, be happy and be thankful. You could be in an office somewhere or still pouring concrete.” Peterson’s wife, Anita, has Basque roots, a deep...

Managing drought conditions at turn-out time South Dakota State University ExtensionApril 19, 2021Agriculture News UNL Extension Brookings, S.D. – As South Dakota farmers and ranchers gear up for spring planting and turning livestock out to pasture, warmer than average temperatures and limited chances of precipitation are continuing to make a dry situation worse. SDSU Extension is hosting a spring virtual educational program titled, Drought Hour. Participants are invited to take their coffee ...

Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews Apr 10, 2021 8:00 AM As South Dakota farmers and ranchers gear up for spring planting and turning livestock out to pasture, warmer than average temperatures and limited chances of precipitation are continuing to make a dry situation worse. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, 78.7% of South Dakota is in some level of drought, including 8% that is newly classified as Extreme Drought (D3) in the north central region. The rest of the state is Abnormally Dry (D0)...

Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews Jan 12, 2021 11:58 AM Do you farm or ranch and want to share your passion and excitement for agriculture with others? Are you interested in diversifying your operation’s income? Are you willing to invite people onto your operation for hunting, tours or pasture walks? Are you interested in becoming involved in local foods or farm-to-table ventures? Have you thought about providing lodging or starting a bed and breakfast as an additional enterprise? If you answered “...