Articles tagged under: South Dakota State University
Honorary Doctorate for Tidemann
Published May 5, 2019
Former South Dakota lawmaker Larry Tidemann was presented an honorary doctorate of public service during the South Dakota State University’s commencement services Saturday. Tidemann spent 32 years at SDSU, including time as the director of Extension and associate dean for…SDSU and UM Partner on Veterinary Program
Published April 3, 2019
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has signed off on a partnership between South Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota to address the shortage of large animal veterinarians. The program would allow students to complete two years of study…CHS Foundation Grants $1.5 Million to SDSU Precision Program
Published November 16, 2018
The CHS Foundation is providing a $1.5 million grant to support the South Dakota State University precision agriculture program and the construction of the Raven Precision Agriculture Center. SDSU is the first land-grant university to offer a bachelor’s degree and…Work Begins on SDSU Raven Precision Agriculture Center
Published October 8, 2018
Ground work is underway for the new $46.1 million South Dakota State University Raven Precision Agriculture Center. SDSU President Barry Dunn says precision agriculture is the future. "It's an enormous step forward. It's like putting a bow around an emerging…Moderate Drought Area Expands in the Dakotas
Published September 8, 2018
The U.S. Drought Monitor says moderate drought areas are increasing in North Dakota and parts of South Dakota. South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says there are some farmers cutting corn for silage. Severity of drought is…A Quick, Dry Crop for SD
Published August 16, 2018
South Dakota State University State Climatologist Laura Edwards confirms conditions are dry. South Dakota’s corn crop is ahead of average. "Even with the cool end to July, there was some potential for really high yields. The USDA estimate one week ago,…SDSU Hires Soil Fertility Specialist
Published August 9, 2018
South Dakota State University Extension has named a new soil fertility specialist. Jason Clark is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and Utah State University. Clark grew up on a crop and dairy farm in Utah.Grasshoppers!
Published July 16, 2018
Grasshopper populations are at treatable levels in parts of northeastern South Dakota and throughout the central part of the state. The grasshopper population is being seen in field borders and pastures but are expected to move into cropland as the…Regents Approve Name for SDSU Precision Ag Facility
Published June 28, 2018
Naming rights have been given to the precision agriculture facility at South Dakota State University. The new Raven Precision Agriculture Center is being named after Raven Industries of Sioux Falls, which gave $5 million to the project. A construction timeline…