News at SDState

The South Dakota State University Dairy Quiz Bowl Team claimed the top spot at the American Dairy Science Association's Annual Meeting in Milwaukee June 21-24.

Key investments paved the way for the university's long-term research growth and ascent toward R1 classification.

The South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences will host three field days in eastern South Dakota. Each one will feature SDSU researchers sharing their expertise on a variety of topics applicable to local farmers and community members.

There will be something for everyone at the South Dakota State University Southeast Research Farm Grain and Horticulture Crops Field Day on Tuesday, July 7, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

All are invited to learn more about conservation research projects and how South Dakota State University is preparing the next generation of conservationists at the upcoming Oak Lake Field Station Field Day. Hear from SDSU experts on a variety of conservation topics on Thursday, July 9, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 19862 483rd Ave., Astoria.

Northeast South Dakota has a cooler climate than other parts of the state, so farming may look a little different than other regions. Research conducted at the South Dakota State University Northeast Research Farm near South Shore is directly applicable to local farmers’ fields and operations, making its upcoming field day a must-attend for local producers.

Mandy Marney has been hired as director of SDSU Extension and associate dean of the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. She started her new role on June 22.

All are invited to learn more about agronomy research in central South Dakota, including oat and wheat trial updates, crop rotation and irrigation work and tours of decades-long field trials at the South Dakota State University Dakota Lakes Research Farm Field Day, the last Friday in June.

Eighteen undergraduate students will be able to take part in research projects they helped plan thanks to funding from the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.

In search of a natural replacement for synthetic fertilizers, South Dakota State University is leading research that aims to harness the power of ancient — even mystical — bacteria.