March 3, 2026

• Kim Ricardo is the new forage field specialist with South Dakota State University Extension. In this role, Ricardo will help farmers enhance the productivity and sustainability of their forage systems with an emphasis on livestock integration, improved forage utilization, and forage resilience under variable environmental conditions.

• The best recovery for forage after a wildfire is rest, but even then, fire damage can have long-lasting effects.

• This study shows that round bale grazing in winter pastures can have a positive impact on low-fertility soils.

• Protect your grazing cattle from horn flies and save big money.

• If you need a reminder about the detrimental effects of tall fescue toxicosis, here it is.