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 break online and 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 April 26th Drought Hour webinar will cover the following topic. “Considerations Before Turning Cattle Out to Graze,” Krista Ehlert, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Range Specialist, Jameson Brennan, Assistant Professor and Research and SDSU Extension Specialist in Livestock Grazing, Adele Harty