Articles tagged under: South Dakota State University Extension

Feed Supplies Pinched by Dry Summer

Published August 19, 2026

Dry conditions are creating additional feed concerns for South Dakota cattle producers. SDSU Extension Cow-Calf Field Specialist Robin Salverson says drought-stressed feed can have elevated nitrate levels, making testing especially important. "If nitrates are too severe, we can actually have…
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SDSU Extension Welcomes Paige Madison

Published August 12, 2026

Paige Madison is the new livestock production and stewardship field specialist for South Dakota State University Extension. She is also the new Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator for the state. Madison is a Minnesota native. Previously, she worked at a horse…
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SD 4-H Adds Two New Field Specialists

Published July 31, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension 4-H has added two new field specialists. Mara Johnson is a new youth livestock field specialist and Audrey Rider is a 4-H youth engagement and leadership field specialist. Johnson is a Wisconsin native who received…
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Spurling on the Job for SDSU

Published July 17, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension has selected Ryan Spurling as its new small ruminant production specialist. In this role, Spurling will focus on sheep and goats. Spurling earned his graduate and doctoral degrees from Utah State University.
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A New Extension Lead for SDSU

Published June 24, 2026

Mandy Marney is the new director of South Dakota State University Extension and associate dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. Marney comes to SDSU from the University of Wyoming, where she held a similar position. Her…
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SDSU CAFES Honor Alumni

Published April 22, 2026

South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science's new Distinguished Alumni Award went to Joel DeRouchey and Lloyd Metzger. DeRouchey is a swine nutritionist at Kansas State University and co-owner of Primo Feeds. Metzger is vice president…
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New Ag Graduate Degree Program at SDSU

Published July 18, 2025

The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved a new graduate degree program at South Dakota State University to prepare emerging leaders in agriculture. The graduate degree in Global Agricultural Leadership will be launched this fall.
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Mental Health Specialist Hired

Published May 28, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension has hired Julie Nelson as a mental health field specialist. Nelson is a native of Phillip, South Dakota, and previously worked as a school counselor. Nelson is based in Rapid City, but will serve the…
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Maximizing Corn Stalks for Cattle

Published October 31, 2024

Grazing corn stalks after harvest isn’t as popular as it once was, but the benefits remain clear. “For cattle producers, it provides a relatively inexpensive feed source, especially during a time when grass pastures are depleted,” says Heather Gessner, a…
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Tar Spot a Growing Concern

Published October 1, 2024

Tar spot has been confirmed in all three states in the region this year. South Dakota has a whopping 41 counties that have dealt with tar spot this year. “You might not even have a need to apply fungicide, but…
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