Fight Woody Invaders on Your Ranch | Pierre News

Ranchers in South Dakota are facing a serious problem: trees like eastern redcedar are overtaking pastures, especially as drought tightens its grip. SDSU Extension is stepping in with free, hands-on field tours to show practical solutions — from controlled burns to mechanical tools and targeted chemicals — helping landowners tackle the invasion now and plan for the future. Events are happening across the state, including Oacoma (July 22), Dimock (Aug 12), Yankton (Aug 27), and Sept 13 — no sign-up needed, just show up. Learn how to reclaim your rangeland and keep it productive, even in tough weather. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2cc03d68fbabc9c5