Grant County Conservation District

08/04/2026

🌱Interested in improving your soil health on a small scale?

The South Dakota Soil Health Coalition is hosting the 2026 Small Scale Ag Soil Health School on August 28 in Huron, SD!

Whether you're a gardener, small acreage landowner, or producer, you'll learn practical strategies for:
🌿 Building healthy, productive soils
🌼 Using cover crops, compost, and mulch
🐝 Supporting pollinators and native plants
🚜 No-till gardening, high tunnels, and other sustainable growing practices
The program includes classroom learning, field exercises, and a visit to a nearby operation led by experienced producers and technical experts.

💲 Registration is free for South Dakota Soil Health Coalition members and $35 for non-members (includes Coalition membership).

📅 August 28, 2026
📍 Huron, South Dakota

📲 Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting bit.ly/2026-SmallScaleAg

08/04/2026

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07/31/2026

Looking for a cover crop mix? We have what you need! Drop ship available. Call for orders and questions, 605-345-4661 ext 3.

07/31/2026

From seasonal issues and timely recommendations to disease diagnosis and expert advice, the Tree Pest Alert is a trusted resource for selecting, planting and caring for trees and shrubs all year round.

07/29/2026

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07/29/2026

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07/29/2026

07/29/2026

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Three types of trees were likely the most trees damaged in Saturday evening storms in Sioux Falls and nearby towns, said John Ball, a forestry specialist with South…

07/29/2026

Lots of calls for Canada Thistle.
Here’s a couple suggestions to improve your pasture land and gain acreage because every invasive w**d decreases what your cattle can eat.

Chemical ControlTiming:
Spray at the bud to early-flowering stage or during fall rosette regrowth so the chemical moves down into the deep root system.
Effective Herbicides:
Use selective pasture products containing aminopyralid, clopyralid, or metsulfuron which kill the thistle without hurting your established grass.
Application:
Use broadcast sprays for large infestations or targeted spot treatments for scattered patches.

Cultural and Grazing ManagementRotational Grazing:
Set up an intensive system with short grazing periods and long rest times. High stock density forces cattle to graze and trample the w**ds, which weakens them.
Pasture Health:
Maintain good soil fertility and thick grass cover. Healthy grass crowds out and shades the thistle, preventing new w**d sprouts.
Mechanical Control Mowing:
Cut the plants repeatedly just as they reach the bud stage to stop seed production.

Do not rely on mowing alone; it only removes top growth and you must combine it with chemicals or grazing to starve the roots.

If thistle has taken control of your pasture, give me a call and we can work through a solution. 😊