Spring pasture management: Consider weed control, nutrient needs

By Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension
Mar 16, 2026
7 hrs ago

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By Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension

Spring is bound to roll in soon, and pastures and other forage crops will begin to green up. With small grain crops going in soon, and lambing and calving underway, many farmers are gearing up for another busy growing season. Now is a good time to focus on spring pasture management and evaluate stands and determine if action needs to be taken.

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Sara Bauder is an agronomy field specialist with South Dakota State University Extension, based at the SDSU Mitchell Regional Center. Reach her at 605-995-7378 or sara.bauder@sdstate.edu.