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Thaler Selected as Teacher of the Year

Published May 26, 2023

The interim head of the Animal Science Department, Dr. Robert Thaler, has been named the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Teacher of the Year. He has been given this same honor in 2000 and…

Packing Plant Closures Impact Local Producers

Published April 14, 2020

The closing of the Smithfield Foods plant in Sioux Falls has been felt throughout the swine industry. "Let's face it, the last few years in animal agriculture have not been great." said Bob Thaler, swine specialist, South Dakota State University…

The Advantages and Challenges with Swine Productions

Published January 15, 2020

There are advantage and challenges when it comes to swine production and expansion."For the crop farmer, the advantage is basis," says Dr. Bob Thaler, swine specialist, South Dakota State University Extension. "Pigs eat a lot of corn and soybeans and…

A Boost for SD Hog Production

Published April 1, 2019

The March South Dakota hog inventory is 10 percent higher than one year ago, As of March 1, there was 1.83 million hogs in the state. South Dakota State University Extension Swine Specialist Bob Thaler says cheap grain supplies, land…

Thaler Representing Agriculture on EPA Advisory Committee

Published February 7, 2019

South Dakota State University Extension swine specialist Bob Thaler has been appointed to the Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board. Thaler is one of six new members to the Agricultural Science Committee.

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Thaler Selected as Teacher of the Year

Packing Plant Closures Impact Local Producers

The Advantages and Challenges with Swine Productions

A Boost for SD Hog Production

Thaler Representing Agriculture on EPA Advisory Committee

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