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How South Dakota State University researchers are using cutting-edge technologies to move the agricultural industry forward.

For those who want to turn their love of dairy into a career, the SDSU Department of Dairy and Food Science is adding a new two-year degree program to its offerings.

Irene Arango Gómez, community care coordinator for the Community Practice Innovation Center in South Dakota State University’s College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, says her work is shaped by a need to know and understand public health systems and advocate responsibly within them.

Be some of the first to see the newly renovated facilities at the South Dakota State University Cottonwood Field Station annual field day. All are invited to join for an inside look at the updates and to learn about the research happening at the station Friday, June 12, from 9 a.m.-noon at 23738 Fairview Road, Philip.

Success has carried over from one year to the next for the South Dakota State University Livestock Judging program. Last year’s team had a successful run, and this year’s team is continuing that momentum as members move through their competition schedule.

Integrated livestock systems, variety trial results and breeding program updates are just some of the topics that will be covered during the 2026 South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station field days presented by the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. Events will be happening at locations across the state from June to mid-September, with each one focusing on local topics of interest.

Although SDSU has been recognized as a leader in precision agriculture, a faculty member in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering noticed a gap in precision technology coursework related to livestock. This gap prompted Dick and Jeune Nicolai's gift to the university.

The South Dakota State University Soil Judging Team returned from the National Collegiate Soils Contest in Raleigh, North Carolina, with strong results. Competing against 28 universities and more than 300 students to properly identify and characterize regional soils, SDSU secured a 20th overall finish and a 14th-place ranking in the team judging category.

A new study from South Dakota State University's Ness School of Management and Economics found that farmland values rose by 44% after changes to U.S. energy policies sparked the ethanol industry's initial boom.  

The South Dakota State University Department of Animal Science hosted its annual Celebration of Animal Science Achievements and Excellence on April 23 at McCrory Gardens.