Walworth County Conservation District

08/28/2026

Make sure to update your contact information NOW!

08/27/2026

Crops, including barley, oats, millet, wheat, corn, and canola, are subject to drought stress and can accumulate toxic levels of nitrates, posing a risk to cattle.

In light of the current drought, it is crucial to test fields prior to grazing and feeding, as some areas have already reported nitrate levels 3-4 times the toxic threshold for cattle.

It is recommended that you contact your local extension offices for assistance with submitting samples.

Additionally, the following link provides further information: http://www.beefresearch.ca/research/feed-value-estimator.cfm

07/30/2026

☀️The most up to date drought map was released today.
💧Make sure to be watering any trees that have been planted recently! They need all the water they can get!

South Dakota Drought Map - July 30, 2026

The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may vary. Please note, this map is not created by DANR.

View the map and other drought information here:
https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?SD

07/27/2026

💧Remember clear water doesn't always mean good water💧

SDSU Extension offers on-site livestock water testing services at various locations across the state.

07/21/2026

🌾Over the years, our needs throughout the county have changed. We are looking for your help to identify some of the main concerns we are seeing now. Whether this be soil erosion, tree belts, livestock water, we want to hear what you have to say.
‼️Please take 1-2 minutes of your time to fill out this very easy, quick survey to help us with finding these concerns.
📨Please share so we can get the best results for the county!

This voluntary survey is intended to help USDA-NRCS identify local resource concerns. This information could help delineate funds to better assist our producers.

07/21/2026

The deadline to apply for the Century Farm & Ranch Recognition program is August 1, 2026.

South Dakota Farm Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources partner to recognize generational family farms and ranches each year at the South Dakota State Fair. The program recognizes farms and ranches that have reached 100, 125, and 150-year milestones. To qualify for the program, the applicant(s) must have retained continuous ownership of at least 80 acres of the original farmland for 100 years or more. Application forms are available at https://www.sdfbf.org/Get-Involved/Century-Farms or by calling the SDFB at (605) 353-8050.

Recognized families will be celebrated Thursday, September 3, at 10 a.m. on the South Dakota Farm Bureau Dakotaland Stage at the State Fair in Huron.

07/08/2026

​What you share goes directly to your local conservation district and guides their work on local resource concerns in your area.

07/07/2026

📣NEW - South Dakota's Greatest Gardens Contest
Show off your home garden and compete for awards and prizes!

Categories:
🥕 Best Vegetable/Edible Garden
🦋 Best Pollinator/Native Garden
🪴 Best Container Garden
🇺🇸 Best Patriotic Garden
📸Entries will be judged on photos (no site visits).
📆Submissions will be accepted from July 1 - August 23, 2026.

Learn more: https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/2026-south-dakotas-greatest-gardens-contest