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South Dakota Drought Meeting - Faith

May 11
May 11, 2022
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Faith, SD
Cattle grazing on a dried out pasture

South Dakota State University Extension hosted a drought meeting for western South Dakota ranchers and farmers on Wednesday, May 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. MT at the Community Legion Hall in Faith.

Location: Community Legion Hall
Main Street
Faith, SD 57626

Topics included:

  • Weather and climate outlook
  • Management changes and financial/economic impacts
  • Grazing loss estimates
  • Water testing for livestock suitability
  • USDA Farm Service Agency drought disaster programs.

There is no cost to attend the meeting and no pre-registration required. Quick water tests for livestock suitability will be available on-site. Please bring water samples in clean, enclosed containers (e.g., water bottle, jelly jar, etc.). This drought workshop is sponsored by the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS).