Jerauld Conservation District

03/21/2026

09/09/2025

Planting Acorns, A message from Dr. Ball's September Tree Pest Report... Acorns are littering the ground beneath the bur oaks, so it is not too surprising if some folks wonder about starting a tree from them. It is easy to do. First collect the acorns from the ground, not from the tree. They are not usually mature until they fall. However, do not wait too long to gather them as you have a lot of completion from squirrels and birds. Next, examine the gathered acorns and discard any that have small holes (indication of weevil damage) or obvious decay. Place the ones that pass this test into a bucket of water and discard any that float to the top. The ones that are left have a good chance of germinating. Plant the bur oak acorns this September into nice garden soil. Bur oaks, as with many members of the white oak group, begin their germination process during the warm fall. The acorns should be planted at a depth of about three times their diameter. I recommend placing some chicken wire over the acorns to keep the squirrels from digging them up. Water the soil and add a thin layer of mulch or straw. If you follow these instructions, you might find a 30 percent germination rate, meaning three trees from every ten acorns planted.

08/20/2025

08/05/2025

Jerauld FSA office has new temporary location

Sanborn/Jerauld USDA Service Center Update - July 2025 Farmers.gov sent this bulletin at 07/24/2025 03:23 PM EDT View as a webpage / Share Farm Service Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service | Risk Management Agency Notes from the Woonsocket USDA Service Center Important Dates to Note Tempo...

06/24/2025

If you're looking for a striking perennial that needs minimum care to produce maximum results, take a good look at Baptisia plants. Also known as false indigo, the flowers were once used by Native Americans and early European settlers as a dye before true indigo became available.
Available and on sale now for $2.00 each!

06/23/2025

Add these beautiful flowers to your fall bouquet...Maximillian Sunflower perennial plants on sale now!

06/23/2025

Attract cardinals and other wild birds to your yard with perennial Cardinal Flower...on sale now at Jerauld Conservation District.

06/18/2025

Maximillian sunflower perennials on sale now! Blooms in the fall.

06/18/2025

It’s a great time to plant trees and right now they are on sale! Come on in, let’s talk trees!

06/16/2025

Tree Sale this week...

06/11/2025

Conservation Trees are on sale now. Contact Lisa for availability.
Sumac is a great variety to try for its many qualities: fall color, medicinal uses, wind deterrent, and dense foliage!