By Scout Nelson
The Southeast Research Farm in Beresford, South Dakota, is preparing to host its annual fall field day on Thursday, September 11. The event is organized by SDSU Extension, the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at SDSU, and the Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm Corporation.
Running from 10:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. CDT, the day promises research-based learning, hands-on experience, and practical farming advice.
The field day begins at 10:00 a.m. with registration and coffee, followed by a guided field plot tour at 10:30 a.m. Topics during the tour include sorghum variety trials, alfalfa in sorghum systems, and corn-sorghum intercropping.
Farmers will also learn about a five-year rotation with grazing, led by SDSU specialists and farm managers.
Lunch will be provided at 11:45 a.m. before the afternoon sessions begin. At 12:15 p.m., experts will discuss fertilizing winter wheat and rye, followed by a session on feedlot evaluation of corn and sorghum silage.
These presentations highlight how effective management can improve soil fertility and animal feeding programs.
Later sessions focus on sustainable practices. At 1:15 p.m., attendees will learn about converting cropland to grassland through cover crops and seed mixes to benefit forage, wildlife, and conservation efforts. At 1:45 p.m., weed management will take the spotlight with a session on leafy spurge, a persistent challenge for many farmers.
The event concludes at 2:15 p.m. Admission is free, and no prior registration is required. The Southeast Research Farm is located six miles west and three miles south of Beresford, with staff available for contact at 605-563-2989.
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Categories: South Dakota, Crops, Wheat, Alfalfa, Education