South Dakota Farm and Home Research was published quarterly by the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station from 1949 to 2007. Issues published from 1999-2007 can be found here.
Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Reports were published in South Dakota Farm and Home Research from 1960 - 2007. Annual Station Reports from 1988 to 1959 can be found here.
This digital collection of South Dakota Farm and Home Research was created with the support of The Center for Research Libraries through the Project Ceres award program. Print copies of all pamphlets are preserved in the University Archives.
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South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's comments The 'how' and 'what' change, the 'why' is our guide [p] 1
Cross-college research team knows state's cow~calf producers are No. 1. Now they're out to ...Prove it [p] 2
Researchers grooming corns for niche markets: two specialty crops have promise for value-added bonus in South Dakota [p] 4
New varieties boost economy: Development of new plants is a genuine pocketbook issue for state's towns, farms [p] 7
South Dakota has double interest in this research we produce the crop and we are at high risk for the heart disease it can prevent: Soy food research is hot topic [p] 10
Soybean cyst nematode threatens future record crops:Learn the 'three R's'-recognition, rotation, resistant varieties [p] 13
Research sheds light on fall lambing: When ewe's biological clock is reset, advantages are higher market lamb prices, improved winter feed use [p] 16
'Senior seminars' highlight global ag issues Students sharpen argumentative skills, use class to broaden their mental horizons [p] 17
New research will probe mysteries of bone mass loss [p] 19
Master Gardeners turn from hobbying to helping When the questions start coming thick and fast, county agents ask their local experts [p] 20 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Kephart named acting associate director: 12-year forage researcher and "teacher of the year" has accepted new position as Experiment Station administrator [p] 2
Director's comments: People at the controls may change, Cholick says, ways of conducting research may change, but mandate to serve remains. [p] 3
Goal: a variety for any biostress: Winter wheat researcher would like a crystal ball; failing that. he relies on educated guesses to prepare future varieties for producers. [p] 4
The benefits of buffer: Team turns from research to demonstration to show producers the environmental and economic advantages of protected wetlands. [p] 7
And the walls came a-tumblin' down: Cross-department research alliances are ''win/win" for all involved, especially the South Dakotans who will adapt and use the results. [p] 10
Field dues: Farm tours are opportunities for scientists and producers to talk together about new research discoveries designed for local users. [p] 12
Turnaround: "Certainly, it isn't wages" that brings young, educated, professional families back to South Dakota? Is it "amenities?" [p] 14
Year's jump in land values highest of the 90s: In last 6 years, average ag land values increased 43%, compared to inflation rate of 18.2%. Why? Will it last? [p] 15
Building character in our most important resource: Two programs offered from SDSU help parents and communities and schools help young people to choose life-serving values. [p] 18
Connection: biostress and sperm damage: First-ever published report makes connection between air pollution and sperm damage; assay developed at SDSU used internationally. [p] 20
Pigs don't need a palace: Ask any swine producer, pigs are highly intelligent. They can help us help them be comfortable without luxury living conditions [p] 22 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's comments: Consumers are the ultimate beneficiaries of agricultural research, but how do we convince them of the value of our work? [p] 2
Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm: Questions answered lead to more questions asked. This exchange keeps farm "out front" in agricultural scientific issues. [p] 4
Southeast Farm adds value to swine industry: ·swine research at the station is expanding; latest addition is a hoop barn. [p] 7
The fat little research mouse: Who gets worked up about lab mice anyway? Producers do, when scientists show that mouse and pig have genes for meat quality in common. [p] 9
Get a jump on digestion: Higher profits from the dairy herd are likely when enzymes added to forages pre-digest fiber. [p] 11
Southeast Farm: Research projects at the station mirror the diversified farming operations of the surrounding area. [p] 12
Hands-on meat research: Research data and new products are only part of Meat Lab output. Finest "products" are outstanding students. [p] 14
Wrap-up: Six-year project documented higher incomes to beef producers selling on a value-based pricing system instead of "by the pen." [p] 16
Re-start: Project emphasis now is on providing cow-calf producers with experience in cattle feeding along with value-based marketing. [p] 17
Process kills 'bugs' keeps flavor: Irradiation of ground meat enhances food safety without sacrificing food quality [p] 20
New releases: Plant breeders offer a sweetgrass, an oat, a flax, and a spring wheat fitted for South Dakota conditions [p] 22
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South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's comments: the frontline conservationists [p] 1
Cooperative unit [p] 2
Pharming with a PH [p] 5
Well worth the effort [p] 7
China and South Dakota exchange crop information [p] 9
Waging war on biostress [p] 10
Bringing professionalism to childcare [p] 12
The scud's deformities are linked to water [p] 15
Real-world work for engineering students [p] 17
Crop performance testing [p] 19
Students check out job market [p] 20 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's comments: Look at research as a 'continuum of discovery' [p] 1
Efforts to add value to ag products spread across the state [p] 2
Researchers look for ways to Improve sow reproductive efficiency [p] 4
Unique SDSU research documents Intergenerational farm transfer 6
SDSU engineers measure stress on posts designed for cheaper, stronger pole barns [p] 8
Workday for SDSU scientist begins early, ends late [p] 10
SDSU plans futuristic development center for rural South Dakota [p] 12
New 'Ag Center' boosts research, Extension In West River [p] 14
SDSU dedicates new laboratory honoring veteran MIibank cheese makers [p] 16
New wheat variety passes many tests on long road to farmers' fields [p] 18
Platte River research collects awards, gives students work experience [p] 20 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's comments [p] 1
Antelope Station celebrates 50 years of service at field day in September [p] 2
Efficient meat production is goal of two SDSU biotech researchers [p] 4
Advice is to prepare for the weather and know the market before planting wine grapes [p] 6
Researcher expects to solve puzzle of why cattle won't eat leafy spurge [p] 8
Five decades of problems solved, questions answered, at Antelope Range [p] 10
SDSU researcher is re-writing rulebooks for range management [p] 12
Conflicts between work and famlly shrink In a supportive work environment [p] 14
Viewers determine the content of SDPTV's most popular local show [p] 16
Value-added enterprises are main focus of new SDSU research economist [p] 18
SDSU graduate uses ultrasound to determine body fat of livestock [p] 20 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's comments: Citizen Input helps set research agenda [p] 1
Calving later, weaning earlier - will it cut wintering costs? [p] 2
IBR protection in cattle starts at the call surface [p] 4
'The plagues are here, Baby' [p] 6
Safflower fits all West River cropping condition but needs a market [p] 8
Biostress research projects go beyond Northern Plains Biostress Lab [p] 10
Sheep can be custom fitted to almost any farm or ranch [p] 12
Economists outline rules for surviving under new farm bill [p] 14
Grain destinations determine producer marketing plans [p] 16
Internet -surfing farmers can 'catch a wave' for latest information [p] 18
Grad student researchers effects of protein, energy supplements [p] 20 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's comments: Blostress: South Dakota's reality, Ag Experiment Station's focus: The new growth chamber room in the Northern Plains Biostress Laboratory is only the latest addition to our arsenal in South Dakota's continuing battle with biostress. [p] 1
High points of 50 years: Antelope Range Station continues its starring role in beef research [p] 2
Local teams spread the word: Team approach to teaching no-till is 'win-win' when farmers join SDSU and agencies to transfer the technology [p] 4
Native plants again find place in the sun: Modern versions of prairie legumes will be marketed for roadside and gamebird plantings [p] 6
Rebuild or repair? Engineers suggest how to recover from wind, ice, snow, water damage [p] 8
The first fifty years of research at Antelope Range celebrated: This field day highlighted current research results and provided an opportunity to reflect on past accomplishments at the station [p] 11
Contributions of former Veterinary Science head applauded at farewell reception: John Thomson brought statesmanship to a profession he believed to be as much a service to people' as to animals [p] 12
NPBL growth chambers come on line Scientists test new plant varieties against South Dakota biostresses [p] 14
Buried blocks increase water efficiency Value of resistance blocks rises as climatic conditions deteriorate [p] 15
Early life of panfishes reveals surprises Yellow perch and black crappies are slowly giving up 'secrets of survival' to fisheries researcher and students [p] 17
Prices for land going up: Survey respondents express optimism about continued rise of land values [p] 20 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's comments: Reflections-one year later [p] 1
Latest wheat scab report has both good and bad news [p] 2
Overfed lakes threaten livestock and recreation [p] 4
Private ponds can support 'customized' sport fishing [p] 6
Ag Museum exhibit features SDSU "giants in science" [p] 8
Tree and shrub research makes McCrory Gardens stunning the year round [p] 10
Satellites and computers guide machinery in precision farming [p] 12
Wildflower research blossoms into 100-acre pharmaceutical truck garden [p] 14
Production traits being traced to genes in cattle herds [p] 16
Pines are drying up the Black Hills [p] 18
Students vital to operation of animal science units [p] 20 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's comments: We are still pioneers [p] 1
NIRS allows fast, accurate, non-destructive grain analysis [p] 2
Meat snacks are another wayto add value to beef [p] 4
Tailoring a grain marketing plan for highest revenue [p] 6
South Dakota banks in good shape and ready to serve ag [p] 8
Bringing South Dakota State University to you [p] 10
Study seeks best rotations and tillage methods for southeast South Dakota [p] 12
Rough soil surface can double forage yield [p] 14
'Skinny cow disease' poses on-going probleD1 for cattle Industry [p] 16
Risk of E. call 0157:H7 in South Dakota beef is minimal [p] 18
Dairy fat reduction challenges industry [p] 20 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's comments: NPBL adds new dimension to 108 years of biostress research [p] 1
Biostress research chalks up successes since dedication [p] 2
Blostress Lab contributes to undergraduate student learning [p] 4
SDSU scientists evaluate 'transgenic' crops for farmers [p] 6
No-till can be the best option for land coming.out of CRP [p] 8
Muscle characteristics point to new ways to market pork [p] 10
Biostress research brings new oppol1unltles to South Dakotans [p] 12
SDSU research turns corn co-product into road deicer [p] 14
Scientist seeks ways to lessen dependence on dairy antibiotics [p] 16
SDSU research aims at making precision farn1ing pay off [p] 18
Mortenson ranch is stewardship showplace [p] 20
Fruit growers have new options under farm winery law [p] 22 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research (Spring 1996)
South Dakota State University
This issue contains the 108th South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report. This report covers July 1, 1994 - Dec 31, 1995.
Director's comments: Spirit and dedication to South Dakota [p] 1
Ag Communications: Bridge between research and South Dakotans [p] 2
Agricultural Engineering: Impact on present and future agriculture [p] 3
Animal and Range Sciences: A reputation for excellence; a commitment to South Dakotans [p] 4
Biology/Microbiology: Partnerships speed progress of fundamental research [p] 5
Chemistry/Biochemistry: Increasing agricultural productivity while preserving the environment [p] 6
Dairy Science: Benefits for students, producers, consumers, cows themselves [p] 7
Economics: projects contribute to increased profitability [p] 8
College of Home Economics: Research adds value, improves diets, protects human health [p] 9
Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks: Managing natural resources and beautifying homes and communities [p] 10
Plant Science: From fields to high-tech labs, Plant Science research has national impact [p] 11
Rural Sociology: Taking the pulse of South Dakota's farms and communities [p] 12
Veterinary Science: Benefits of animal health improvements stretch from producer to consumer [p] 13
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences: Needs of citizens, producers, and wildlife are combined in research [p] 14
108th Annual Report: The 108th annual report of the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The report includes lists of staff, projects, and publications. [p] 15 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Partnerships spur progress and. productivity: The South Dakota Ag Experiment Station boasts a long history of partnerships. Traditional alliances with the Cooperative Extension Service and classroom educators are being augmented by new linkages with business, industry, and government. [p] 1
Modern, efficient dairy facility built as model for farmers: The new Dairy Research and Training Facility gives SDSU access to the latest dairy production technology in an .energy-efficient and labor-saving building. Researchers, students, and dairy producers will all benefit from the new facility. [p] 2
SDSU satellite program serves North American cattle producers: Top beef production experts are bringing their knowledge into living rooms across the continent. The Cattlemen's Satellite Shortcourse, a satellite teaching program developed at South Dakota State University, reaches viewers at over 800 sites in the U.S. and Canada. [p] 5
Crop by-products find new uses as plastics, food additives, and 'natural chemicals': Traditional uses of corn have expanded to include ethanol fuel, and are about to expand further. From cookies made with distiller's dry grain, an ethanol byproduct, to packing peanuts made from cornstarch, a wide variety of new products are being tested. [p] 8
SDSU Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic laboratory renovation leads to increased efficiency: The new Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory at SDSU will be dedicated in June, but scientists and technicians are already moving in. The new quarters and equipment will speed testing and broaden research capabilities. [p] 12
Soybeans-good for your heart and cancer fighters too: As a culture, Americans show a reluctance to accept the soybean as a food staple. But soybeans have many health benefits, and SDSU researchers are working to develop soy-based foods that will appeal to the American consumer. [p] 14
SDSU scientist heads national team to save range soil: South Dakota has a great deal of highly erodible rangeland. Saving the soil on that land is a never-ending struggle. SDSU range scientist Dr. Pat Johnson is leading a team of ecologists, scientists, and livestock producers with the goal of easing that struggle. [p] 16
SDSU graduates make a difference in rural South Dakota communities: They are out there, in every rural community in South Dakota, running businesses, providing services and cultural experiences, sharing their skills and knowledge. All across the state SDSU graduates are making a difference in their neighbors' lives. [p] 19 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Service labs are 'bridges' between researchers and South Dakotans: SDSU analytical laboratories further the development of knowledge and play a vital role in providing valuable information to South Dakotans. [p] 1
Analytical. Services examine a host of plant-animal-mineral material: Analytical Services conducts a wide variety of tests and also acts as a clearing house, directing callers to the proper lab or person on SDSU's campus. [p] 2
Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory supports expansion of animal agriculture: Hundreds of samples arrive at the ADRDL every day. ADRDL tests and research have led to improved animal disease control and have earned the Lab national recognition. [p] 4
Center's data essential to state's future: The Census Data Center analyzes, interprets, and disseminates South Dakota census information. Government agencies, businesses, and individuals all benefit from the results. [p] 6
Extension specialists identify the tough weeds, insects, diseases: They don't have official "testing labs," but when county Extension offices get samples they can't identify, the next stop for expert advice is an Extension specialist at SDSU. [p] 8
Foods and Nutrition Lab protects consumer health: SDSU's Foods and Nutrition Lab handles a variety of tasks, including analyzing South Dakota products for federal labeling and answering the food-related questions of South Dakota consumers. [p] 10
Samples come to SDSU service labs from all corners of South Dakota: Samples are collected in fields, in homes, off store shelves. Labs conduct tests to answer a wide variety of questions-and to improve the quality of life for all South Dakotans. [p] 12
Seed Testing Lab assures seed is pure and weed-free: High-quality seed and superior varieties are keys to profitable crops. The SDSU Seed Testing Laboratory aids farmers and seed companies in meeting these goals. [p] 14
SDSU Soil Testing Lab manager hopes Lab goes out of business: Someday technology may make quick, on-site soil testing possible. Until then the SDSU Soil and Plant Analysis Lab will continue to provide services to farmers and researchers. [p] 16
State Dairy Lab fights the clock to assure safe milk supply: Milk processors and dairy farmers both rely on the State Dairy Lab at SDSU. The Lab plays a critical role in assuring consumers that South Dakota milk is safe and wholesome. [p] 18
Lab determines if water is safe for humans, livestock, plants: The SDSU Water Pesticide and Water Quality Lab routinely tests samples to an accuracy level of one part per billion . Tests protect equipment, soils, livestock, and human health. [p] 20
SDSU students learn through laboratory experiences: Classrooms aren't the only centers of learning at SDSU. Students working in service laboratories gain valuable experiences while learning in a unique setting. [p] 22
SDSU Service Laboratory Guide [p] 24 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
'The medical consultant arm of South Dakota agriculture: Dr. John Thomson has overseen the expansion of the Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (ADRDL) from the initial dream to the final nail. [p] 1
Facility improvement represents 're-birth' of service potential: The expansion and remodeling of the ADRDL is more than a construction project. The improvement makes the Lab "an important new tool for animal health in South Dakota." [p] 2
'The state is our research laboratory': Hundreds of samples from across South Dakota arrive at the ADRDL every day. Unusual cases set off intensive research into the background, prevention, and control of the disease. [p] 4
Use simple precautions to avoid catching disease from animals: Livestock producers in South Dakota are remarkably healthy, despite being exposed to numerous animal diseases that can be passed along to humans. [p] 6
ADRDL is 'responsive to pork producer needs': Tom Farnsworth, executive secretary of the South Dakota Pork Producers Council, feels that the ADRDL has played a significant role in helping the South Dakota swine industry. [p] 8
Lab works to protect animal and human health: Dr. Sam Holland explains the relationship between the state veterinarian and the ADRDL. He is proud to be able to "call on the best in laboratory support." [p] 9
Lab gives beef producers 'peace of mind': John Stiefvater has held office in a number of livestock organizations. He believes the ADRDL serves as an essential safety net for South Dakota livestock producers. [p] 10
Veterinarian describes future service opportunities: Veterinarian Larry Ritter sees the ADRDL as an outstanding asset. He offers suggestions for ways the ADRDL can maintain its level of excellence. [p] 11
Teamwork: your local veterinarian and the ADRDL: South Dakota veterinarians count on quality laboratory testing in their work. Eight of them, from diverse practices across the state, speak out on the help the ADRDL delivers. [p] 12
Health care agencies are partners with the ADRDL: The Veterinary Science Department and ADRDL do not simply stand alone. Their work with other departments and agencies improves quality of life for all South Dakotans. [p] 14
SDSU veterinary research-beyond the cutting edge: SDSU veterinary researchers have enjoyed many victories over animal diseases in recent years, but they are already looking ahead to new challenges. [p] 16
Team of scientists links moldy grain to avian cholera: Scientists from several departments in the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences at SDSU worked together to investigate a lethal disease outbreak in wild geese. [p] 18
Diagnostic services are 'like putting money in the bank': Livestock diseases cost the South Dakota economy millions of dollars a year. The benefits of the ADRDL's services go far beyond the individual livestock producer. [p] 19
South Dakota veterinarians start out at SDSU: Pre-vet classes at SDSU give students a solid start on the road to veterinary school. Students also benefit from job opportunities with area veterinarians and at the ADRDL. [p] 21
Milestones in SDSU veterinary medicine: Since the first days of the Dakota Territory Agricultural Experiment Station in 1887, veterinary scientists have been improving livestock production in South Dakota. [p] 23 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Dean's Comments: Dean David A. Bryant reflects on Dr. Ray Moore's career as a teacher and agricultural research leader, and the impact his commitment to "creating opportunities for a lifetime" has had on South Dakota. [p] 1
CRM: it settles differences: Landowners often find themselves locking horns with government and special interest groups over use of natural resources. Coordinated Resource Management (CAM) brings all parties together to work things out as a team. [p] 2
South Dakota: not too cold for cattle: A common perception among second party investors is that South Dakota winters are too cold to feed cattle profitably. A new study suggests that this is not the case: cost and quality of feed in South Dakota offset extra amounts needed [p] 5
Beef marketing: offering consumers more lean: There is a certain element of risk involved, but more South Dakota beef producers are selling grade and yield. An SDSU study showed that grade and yield marketing gave a better average return than selling live weight. [p] 6
The Hutterites: set apart: The Hutterites' search for religious freedom brought them to South Dakota over a century ago. Hutterite colonies are agricultural enterprises, because this provides the self-sufficiency and isolation the Hutterite community desires. [p] 8
Global Positioning Satellites: signals from space to the field: Global positioning satellite (GPS) technology was first developed for the military, but commercial application will allow farmers to micro-manage garden-sized areas of their fields, applying exactly the right amount of fertilizers or pesticides. [p] 13
Mystery Swine Disease: spread by artificial insemination: Two major developments are taking some of the mystery out of Mystery Swine Disease: SDSU researchers are ready to field test an improved means of detecting the virus, and a commercially produced vaccine is just around the corner. [p] 15 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Guest Comments: 'New way of doing research' in Northern Plains Biostress Laboratory: Dr. David Hurley delivers an overview of the new integrated research team concept at the NPBL. The team designs allow for quicker reaction and innovative new solutions to agricultural problems. [p] 1
SDSU scientists add a new dimension to research: Biotechnology has become an integral part of research in many agricultural disciplines at SDSU. Five SDSU scientists are actually transferring genes, and over 25 others are using the tools of molecular biology in their work. [p] 2
New SDSU facilities nearing completion: New construction at SDSU did not end with the dedication of the Northern Plains Biostress Laboratory last September. Buildings under construction will directly benefit the Agricultural Experiment Station and the people of South Dakota. [p] 8
Wheat first must pass SDSU taste test before it is grown on the moon: NASA is concerned about long-term food storage for people living and working on permanent space stations and moon bases. Dr. Madeleine Rose is helping NASA find answers that may also benefit people back on Earth. [p] 10
Machines that see: From the grocery store scanner that "reads" the prices of products to the "smart" bombs of Operation Desert Storm, examples of machine vision are growing fast. SDSU scientists are testing possible agricultural applications of the technology. [p] 12
Wake-up call for South Dakota communities: South Dakota's rural communities are in trouble. Survival may mean consolidation and redistribution of services, as we expand our concept of "community" to stretch well beyond the edge of town. [p] 15 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research (Fall 1994)
South Dakota State University
This issue contains the 107th South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report. This report covers July 1, 1993 - June 30, 1994.
The better part of communication is listening: Ag Experiment Station Director Fred Cholick plans to communicate by doing a lot of listening. What he hears will help him develop a better understanding of the needs of farmers and ranchers, scientists, and other South Dakotans. [p] 1
New director encourages integrated approach to ag research: All the resources necessary for the production of food and fiber-humans, soil, air, plants, animals-come under the umbrella of agriculture. All these resources will affect the course of SDSU ag research. [p] 2
New approach unlocks secrets of soybean plant: Take scientists from a variety of disciplines-each tackling soybean problems from a different direction---put them together, establish strong ties and easy communication, and you deliver greater productivity and larger profits for producers. [p] 5
Grape genes give clues to winter survival: SDSU plant physiologist Anne Fennell chose grapes for her winter hardiness research because they are easy to grow and reach fruiting stage in just 2 or 3 years. The study results will be applicable to all woody, fruit-bearing plants. [p] 10
A day in the life of a research station: A research station is part farm and part outdoor laboratory. Most people see their area station only during its field day tours. But stations are buzzing with activity the rest of the year too. [p] 12
107th Annual Report: The 107th Annual Report presents the people and projects that make up the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. [p] 14 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research (Winter 1994)
South Dakota State University
This issue contains the 106th South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report. This report covers July 1, 1992 - June 30, 1993.
Director's comments: Looking back to the future: Twenty years ago Ray Moore sat down to write his first "Comments" column as the director of the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. Now, in his last column, he takes time to look back and to look ahead. [p] 1
Ray Moore reflects on changes in farming in ag research: Ray Moore has seen tremendous changes in farming and in rural life during his 38 years at SDSU, and he believes that more changes in agriculture are inevitable in the years to come. [p] 2
Once in a lifetime weather: Long-standing South Dakota temperature and precipitation records were swept away by this summer's wet weather. And it's not over: whatever weather.lies ahead is not likely to be 'normal.' [p] 6
Rammed earth revisited: SDSU concluded its rammed earth research over 50 years ago, but requests for information keep coming in. Researchers from all over the globe are interested in rammed earth construction because it is strong, cheap, and energy efficient. [p] 8
Construction begins on new vet science and dairy facilities: The Northern Plains Biostress Laboratory was only the first of three new building projects at SDSU. Construction has begun on the Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Lab and the Dairy Research and Training Facility. [p] 12
106th Annual Report: The South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station presents its people and their projects. [p] 13 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's Comments: Who should pay for new variety development? [p] 1
Putting the information into your hands [p] 2
Stresses on wheat attacked from many angles [p] 5
Wheat research team in spotlight for freeze-resistance breakthrough [p] 8
Northern Plains Biostress Lab on track; dedication September 17 [p] 10
Ag land values holding strong [p] 12
What's the weather today? [p] 14 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Special Issue: College of Agriculture & Biological Sciences 1993 Calendar
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South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Dean's comments: Standing at the door to the future [p] 3
Director's comments: Making the connections [p] 4
Century-old quest for knowledge brought about biostress laboratory [p] 6
Department head comments: Breaking the barriers [p] 10
Department head comments: Accelerating success [p] 12
Department head comments: Expanding our resources [p] 14
Department head comments: Building bridges [p] 15
Department head comments: Sharpening the focus [p] 17
Department head comments: Interaction of stress and animal health [p] 18
The NPB: A powerful new tool in biostress research [p] 20
The complexities of biostress [p] 22
The long battle with biostress [p] 24
Getting around [p] 25 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's comments: What's missing? Water resources in South Dakota have not been developed to the degree once anticipated. The debate over what's missing still goes on. [p] 2
South Dakota's water history and its future: In a special report for Farm & Home Research, Governor Mickelson sheds light on the long and winding history of water projects on the Missouri River. [p] 6
Three prize USDA water projects start on the land: Nationwide competition for research dollars is fierce, but because of South Dakota's efforts in water quality research, funding for highly prized projects is available to SDSU scientists. [p] 8
Water Resources Institute puts together the pieces: The Water Resources Institute at SDSU has helped South Dakota take a position of national leadership in water quality work. [p] 12
Oakwood-Poinsett research project provides blueprint on protecting water: Rural Clean Water Project investigators collected mountains of data on the effects of farming practices on water quality. The project has closed, but the research results will help protect water for the future. [p] 16
Voluntary farming practices more palatable than regulations: Agricultural producers can voluntarily adopt recommended farm management practices to protect surface and ground water quality or face the likelihood of increased government regulation. [p] 20
Pickerel Lake's people care: Pickerel Lake is approaching old age, but, because people are working to protect the lake before it is in need of extensive restoration, Pickerel will be assured of a long, healthy future. [p] 23
A drink to the future: Each of us is responsible for protecting our drinking water supply. By using some common-sense precautions we can help insure water quality for the future. [p] 26
Quality water now available to rural residents: Twenty years ago, Extension agents worked with local community leaders in planning South Dakota's first rural water systems. Today, 24 rural water systems deliver clean, safe water to 30,000 farms and ranches. [p] 28
Drinking water: valuable and vulnerable: Contamination of our aquifers from agricultural sources is a legitimate cause for concern, but we need to know all the facts to make the best decisions on how to protect our drinking water. [p] 31
The early days of Orman Dam: Water management efforts in South Dakota are not new. The Belle Fourche Irrigation Project at the turn of the century was one of the earliest attempts to control our water resources. [p] 34 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's Comments: Field days: lots of visiting goes on [p] 1
Oats research: livestock feed, cash crop, cereal in the morning [p] 2
Flax: just what the doctor may order [p] 5
SDSU 'Vet Lab' breakthroughs: farmers saving millions of dollars [p] 6
Super Chief: tomato on the fast track [p] 9
Oilseeds research: more than better beans [p] 10
What if we all switch to sustainable ag tomorrow? [p] 12
Biostress research highlights [p] 16
Northern Plains Biostress Laboratory: a· powerful new tool for future research [p] 18
Cheese: steam-stripping the fat away [p] 20 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research (Fall 1992)
South Dakota State University
This issue contains the 105th South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report. This report covers July 1, 1991 - June 30, 1992.
Director's Comments: Bright spots in 'the year of biostress' [p] 1
Plant stress research puts 'answers' in your fields [p] 2
Horticultural research seeks to widen your choices [p] 4
Animal stress research tied to 'making a living' [p] 5
Human stress research seeks to improve 'quality of life' [p] 8
105th Annual Report: July 1, 1991, to June 30, 1992