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, Special Issue: Agricultural Experiment Station Field Stations
South Dakota State University
Director's comments: A short distance [p] 1
Cottonwood Range and Livestock Research Station: 'In the heart of South Dakota rangeland' [p] 2
Southeast Research Farm: Link between lab and field
Northeast Research Station: Research 'next door'
Antelope Range and Livestock Research Station: These cattle went to college [p] 8
Research stations: Getting there from here [p] 11
Central Crops and Soils Research Station: If it grows at Highmore [p] 12
Dakota lakes Research Farm : 'Good' and 'bad' years in one [p] 15
West River Research & Extension Center: 'Team approach' [p] 18 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's comments: Will the secret be told? Agricultural research may be the best-kept secret in South Dakota. We publicize research results as much as we can, but if you have more questions, come and ask. [p] 2
Fight fire with fire Prescribed burning can be a cheap and effective tool in managing wildfires in the Black Hills. Each prescription is unique and requires detailed planning. [p] 3
The one that got away Even a well managed fire can get out of control if weather conditions change too fast. The McVey prescribed burn became Black Hills Horse Creek fire when nature did the unexpected. [p] 6
The "at-risk" generation Twenty percent of Native Americans over 30 years of age are diabetic. The key to prevention is in developing healthy eating habits in children. [p] 8
For better taste, better health Consumers want lower fat and less cholesterol and calories in their dairy food. The SDSU Dairy Center is responding with several new products to satisfy today's tastes. [p] 10
Custom-designed wheats New techniques in molecular biology will soon revolutionize the development of new varieties. Meanwhile, 'reading' the weather in your wheat fields will give you an edge in planning. [p] 14
South Dakota's garden spot Visitors never tire of the beauty of McCrory Gardens, but it's more than just display gardens. McCrory provides a working lab for SDSU students and researchers. [p] 17
Easy way to lose money: clean the bin, store the grain, and walk away Every year South Dakota farmers lose millions of dollars needlessly. A little attention to stored grain can make a big difference at the elevator. [p] 19
Balancing act Pigs need tryptophan. Balancing tryptophan with other dietary ingredients for best growth is the focus of a series of experiments at SDSU. [p] 22
Farms count The U.S. Census of Agriculture, conducted every 5 years, gives the SDSU Census Data Center a base of raw data to turn into useful information for South Dakotans. [p] 25
Satellite communications New communications technology allows agricultural leaders from opposite sides of the world to meet face to face without ever leaving home. [p] 27 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's comments Our special guest for this issue is SDSU President Robert Wagner, with some words of welcome to the NPBL ground breaking. [p] 2
The basics of biostress What is biostress? And how will the new laboratory fight it? Insights into the nature of the problems the NPBL was created to solve. [p] 3
Relationship building equips biostress building To outfit the new Biostress Laboratory with the finest new equipment, new funding relationships with foundations and corporations must be formed. [p] 6
Breaking the boundaries Cooperative research is the key as the NPBL presents new opportunities to interdisciplinary teams of scientists. [p] 9
Bricks & mortar & promise It's more than a building. Its laboratories will allow researchers to better utilize their expertise to improve our future. [p] 14
Partners across the campus The NPBL will allow scientists across the campus to work cooperatively on biostress research. [p] 16
Regional lab concept 'like .being neighborly' The NPBL continues SDSU's long tradition of sharing resources with our neighbors in other states. [p] 20 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research (Fall 1991)
South Dakota State University
This issue contains the 104th South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report. This report covers July 1, 1990 - June 30, 1991.
Director's comments: Adding to the_ toolbox Some technologies are old and well used. Biotechnology will become a comfortable and handy tool as we adapt it to our specific South Dakota needs. [p] 2
Women in ag Society tends to picture farmers and ranchers strictly as men, but it's time for that perception to change. A survey indicates that farm and ranch women are making a significant contribution to South Dakota agriculture. [p] 3
Retained ownership A group of South Dakota cow-calf producers tries something new: keeping control of their steers in the feedlot and learning new risks, new marketing techniques--and fully expecting higher profits. [p] 8
Adding on Animal scientists will benefit from construction and renovation of swine, cattle, and sheep facilities recently begun at SDSU. [p] 12
Launder with care Pesticides on your clothes put you and your entire family at risk. Proper protective clothing and proper laundry techniques are essential for safety. [p] 13
Save the bales You have your bales, now you need to keep them. The right storage technique for your area can prevent spoilage and increase net income. [p] 16
Dakota Lakes Research Farm: up and running The Dakota Lakes Research Farm near Pierre is new, but off to a strong start with its first two crop years and first fall field day. [p] 18
104th Annual Report The South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station presents its people and their projects. [p] 21 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Comments from the lab Guest editorial is from the coordinator for Corn Utilization Council sponsored studies. He warns that the European Community is far ahead of us in ag research funding. [p] 2
Corn check-off Its money stays here in South Dakota for research and market development, says Corn Utilization Council administrator. Better corn prices will come when we keep the corn here, too. [p] 3
In' plastic bags: Cornstarch Three scientists from three different research areas work on biodegradable plastic film. One makes the film; another encourages his bacteria to eat it; the other measures their success. [p] 5
In oiI wells, papers, clothing, medicine: Pullulan This microbial gum could increase recovery from low-producing wells, make textiles water resistant, help texture of foods and beverages. It is already a blood plasma substitute. [p] 13
On winter roads: CMA Salt's not all that cheap if you add up the rust, road repair, and harm to the environment it causes. We'll all benefit if this corn derived product reaches the manufacturing stage. [p] 16
In feedlots: WDG A great feed if you live near an ethanol producing facility, but it spoils rapidly in summer and freezes solid in winter. SDSU researcher improves its "shelf life" by adding oat hulls. [p] 19
Not In cornfields: Foxtail No more automatically using herbicides beforehand for foxtail problems that may not even exist. Now there's proof that postemergence herbicides, used only if, when, and where needed, work as well or better. [p] 22 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's comments [p] 2
LISA: Public policy: "Alternative" farmers call for greater flexibility in crop acreage requirements and for federal and state policies with greater conservation and environmental components. These concepts are supported by a broad base of South Dakota farmers and ranchers. [p] 3
LISA: Solis and yields Crop and tillage may have more impaci on soil and its water than the farming system, but environment overrides all. In drought, the best system was the alternate (low input) system; returns were about five times higher than from conventional systems. [p] 7
LISA: In the 'real world' There are common threads in the stories of practicing alternative producers. Yet they are also as independent in their practices and perceptions of risk as any farmer in South Dakota. Consequently, LISA does not take well to blanket statements. [p] 10
LISA: Friendly fungi: Under that stand of corn is a bizarre world of wars, "peace treaties," and strange relationships. One group of those micro-organisms makes its own pad with the corn roots, and we get higher yields as a result. [p] 14
Networking senior centers It goes against the grain to say we need more bureaucracy. Study shows, however, that senior centers may be as isolated and strapped for funds as the people they are attempting to serve. Answer may be a county- wide network. [p] 16
IMR In Shannon County The death rate of infants on the Pine Ridge Reservation is three to five times that of white babies. The reason is not because they are Native Americans. The reason is poverty. [p] 19 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research (Winter 1990)
South Dakota State University
This issue contains the 103rd South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report. This report covers July 1, 1989 - June 30, 1990.
Leaving home Long-time Plant Science Department leader challenges scientists and public to work together in protecting our soil and water resources. [p] 2
Neither one nor the other Chances are that you measure "success" by a combination-a successful family lite and economic soundness in your farm operation. [p] 3
The 'treasured exception' Sometimes, an animal that doesn't fit the mold can.tell us more about all animals, even us, than any "average" critter could. [p] 7
Life in the old tree yet: Most windbreaks are past their prime but cleaning up the weeds gives them more years [p] 10
No other way: 'We are all animal welfarists," out of our own economic interests and also because we care. SDSU research guidelines are strict. [p] 13
They come in all sizes Twenty years ago, "large" feedlots produced 16% of state's fed cattle. Now they are turning out 64%. [p] 14
103rd annual report The Agricultural Experiment Station presents its people and their projects. [p] 17 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's comments [p] 2
Bioclimate: Things could get worse [p] 3
Baby pig scours: Picture grows complicated, Multiple types of rotavirus causes symptoms, no answers are ready yet [p] 7
'Sustainable' ag: Plots show promise [p] 11
'Sustainable' ag: Focus on producers [p] 15
Mechanical treatment: Keep water in place [p] 19
Irrigation management: Don't be 'sloppy' [p] 23 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director’s comments:We won’t say ‘quits,’ but there isn’t much time left [p] 2
Spring wheat could have been worse:Modern varieties and better farming methods saved at least a skimpy crop [p] 3
Forecast; continued infinitely variety: We’re just in right spot to be hit from all sides, says Mr. Weatherman [p] 6
Diary Center- A teamwork showcase: One of just six I country leads off with new-product, food –safety research [p] 9
Why here?: Because we’ve got a success record not many South Dakotans know about [p] 13
Reservations- basic for development: New projects need most recent, accurate data before start-up [p] 14
The connection: A network forms; SDSU and ford foundation help [p] 17 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director's comments [p] 2
Dakota Lakes Research Farm: New irrigation station comes on line for Missouri Slope [p] 3
The cob is back 'High fiber diets' come to the farmyard: pigs use fiber better than we thought [p] 5
Will it wash? Low pressure sprinklers increase runoff. Cure is to change tillage [p] 8
Worth spending the money Mixer wagon with scale pays off in gains, even in small feedlots [p] 11
A South Dakotan goes to China 'They know how to do the really big projects.' But China likely to come up water short soon [p] 13
No-till soybeans: Soybeans are spreading into drier areas. So it's time to take another look at no-till [p] 15
No-till soybeans: If you're new to both beans and no-till, take time to plan (up to 2 years ahead) [p] 18
No-till soybeans: Poor weed control is no longer a reason to reject no-till beans; new options work [p] 22
No-till soybeans: At seeding time, uniform depth of planting and an undisturbed soil surface are critical [p] 25
No-till soybeans: lnoculant will replace N fertilizer; handle as carefully as a can of worms [p] 28
No-till soybeans: Best advice to new growers: It's not all that hard. Study hard. Start slow [p] 30
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South Dakota Farm and Home Research (Fall 1989)
South Dakota State University
This issue contains the 102nd South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report. This report covers July 1, 1988 - June 30, 1989.
Director's comments [p] 2
'Sheep' that bark Bandit and Beaver baffle coyotes; guardians are earning their keep [p] 3
High-rise honkers · 'Pre-fabs' that ease housing shortage are instant hits with ducks and geese [p] 6
Policy directions South Dakotans give opinions on upcoming 1990 Farm Bill [p] 10
'Homestead' New buckeye displays the beauty and 'sweetness' of its pioneer parent [p] 14
CITE at SDSU If idea would create new jobs, CITE finds the scientist to help with R&D [p] 17
CITE partners: lean beef- Meat fabrication may open more markets for Winner firm [p] 19
CITE partners: compost-Compost and energy bills can be lower the second time around
102nd Annual Report Agricultural Experiment Station: The Agricultural Experiment Station presents its roster of scientists for FY 1989, their research projects, and publications. [p] 22 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research, Special Edition: Biostress Laboratory
South Dakota State University
Director"s comments [p] 2
The opportunity: This "land of infinite variety" give us our opportunity. We must seize it. [p] 3
The NPBL idea: We can 'bring a new focus and a new intensity' to ag research [p] 4
When it's winter in the feed lot: Animal scientists plan 'most intensive' work on cold stress in U.S. for NPBL [p] 7
Of mice and the rest of life: To learn about stress, study a mouse. Then extrapolate what you learn to us [p] 9
New strength in the 'basics': Discoveries in biology are the basis of progress in all agricultural areas [p] 11
Potential to expend: Horticultural industry, a $134 million business, it at the threshold of growth [p] 13
Bacterium of the hour: Value of E. Coli in improving economic crops 'beyond estimating' [p] 14
Grasshoppers take the bait: Baited carbaryl is treatment of choice and is soft on environment [p] 15
The last component: We have all the rest-people, environment, productive capacity. Now we need the NPBL [p] 16
'Key building block' State's economic development plans start with a stabilized agriculture [p] 18
'Needs we don't know we have' If aquifers won't support irrigation, will we be ready to use less water? [p] 19
'The bottom line' Environmental stresses translate into economic and social stresses [p] 20
Ready for the NPBL Field research is critical but goes just so far. We need lab facilities [p] 21
Plant stress begins underground Soil biophysics research shows root zone is often a 'war zone' [p] 22
An 'edge agriculture' Living in 'plant transition zone' gives us opportunity to put stress to good use [p] 24
'The unity of all things' Wildlife, fish, and our research show chain of events that links us together [p] 25
Early detection Responses to stress can be measured in cells before gross symptoms appear [p] 27
Crossroads Weather patterns strike from three sides; whea,t winterkill is a combination effect [p] 29 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 100th Annual Report (Spring 1988)
South Dakota State University
This issue contains the 100th South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report. This report covers July 1, 1986 - June 30, 1987.
Director’s Comment: We have been our second century; the horizons expand ahead of us [p] 2
Another IPM: Inappropriate political medication’ means others could control farmers’ use of water [p] 3
Not on its deathbed: Just a sickbed, but ag economy will cycle again, because of history we haven’t read [p] 5
The business of research: It’s the production of knowledge, ‘which will push back the frontiers of ignorance [p] 7
The driving force: Energy ‘to spare’ comes from enthusiasm; you can trick yourself into having it.[p] 9
Critical issues: In forefront is need to reduce dependency on chemicals, to avert risk to environment [p] 11
The good earth: South Dakota’s conservation record is excellent, but challenges loom in future [p] 15
100th Annual Report [p] 15 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director’s comment: Our Station, born in political uproar, celebrates its centennial of services. Our horizons are as broad as in 1887 [p] 2
The Peoria connection: If marketing products is the roadblock, call in the experts. Our NRRC partner specializes in new-product ag research [p] 5
Answer to silica stones: Damned if you do and damned if you don’t? Recommendations don’t clash; one’s for feedlot cattle, the other for range [p] 10
Behind the statistics: They are real people with real debts. Chapter 11 fliers had been farming an average 19 years, 25% for more than 30 [p] 13
Farm debt loosens: Last year, 40% of farm borrowers in survey paid down on their debts, as opposed to 255 the year before [p] 15 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director’s Comment: Thirteen citizen’s-your neighbors-will set our goals. Help them out [p] 2
Keep oats clean: No racehorse premium, dockage, even refusal at the elevator if oats carry live insects [p] 3
McCrory Gardens facelift: Added attractions coming to garden that has already attracted worldwide acclaim [p] 6
Shared goals: Seedsmen and SDSU are partners in research and education acreage east of Brookings [p] 10
New: a chloride test: SDSU is first land=grant lab to make the recs; chloride mat boost your wheat yields [p] 12
More sheep, more disease: Scientists have become sleuths, tracking down elusive ‘villain’ in sheep abortions [p] 13
35-year wrap-up: He says they weren’t one-man projects, but in beef breeding one man was always there [p] 16
New releases: The newest varieties are two big oats, unique triticale, and a high-yield flax [p] 20 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director’s Comment: An ear of corn, Oahe wheatgrass, and hidden messages. We hear you [p] 2
Winter calves need more: A little extra milk for diary calves in winter will be cheaper than losing a call [p] 3
Ridge-till, no –till: A tractor, a drill, a sprayer, a combine-perhaps the only equipment in your future [p] 7
Midwest mushroom: Scientists on staff at SDSU were one reason state’s newest crop sprang up near Brookings [p] 10
Cobs and grass: It takes 25 lb. of feed to produce 1 lb. of beef; you’d find just 5 of that edible [p] 12
The farm loan crisis: Two thirds of South Dakota farmers would be turned down by new lender [p] 13 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director’s Comment: A south Dakota wheat line may be answer to Hessian fly in Morocco [p] 2
Woodies go ‘beep’: Wood ducks that talk to us have a clear message: oxbows are best nurseries around [p] 3
Lifestyle: clue to obesity?: Over half in survey said they were overweight; we cooperate in two-state search for causes [p] 6
Wheat: the checkoff: It’s an R7D’ program, an investment in our future, that’s been shown to pay off [p] 11
Wheat: the package: A new wheat means ‘maybe a profit,’ unproven until grower adds ‘other 50%’ of the package [p] 13
Alternative farming systems: When energy inputs outdistance crop returns it’s time to think of other ways of farming [p] 15 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research (Fall 1986)
South Dakota State University
This issue contains the 99th South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report. This report covers July 1, 1985 - June 30, 1986.
Director’s Comment [p] 2
Agricultural Engineering [p] 3
Animal and Range Sciences [p] 6
Biology [p] 10
Diary Science [p] 12
Economics [p] 15
Home Economics [p] 17
Horticulture, Forestry, landscape and Parks [p] 19
Microbiology [p] 21
Plant Science [p] 24
Rural sociology [p] 28
Station Biochemistry [p] 30
Veterinary science [p] 32
Wildlife and fisheries Sciences [p] 34
99th Annual report [p] 37 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Dean’s Comments: A college is only as good as the people it attracts- and keeps. [p] 2
Ag lenders: advice to farmers: Don’t wait for turnaround in the economy; polish your skills in handling cash flow [p] 3
Fred Shubeck: ’one of their own’: It’s typical of Fred-couldn’t leave them in the lurch, so he put in the spring crops [p] 5
Census data center: the number game: All you ever wanted to know about more than you thought you ever needed to know [p] 8
Our newest rye: Frederick: sometimes it’s who you know- a farmer who had used his own seed for years [p] 10
Flow cytometer: new horizons: SDSU enters the biotech big leagues; we can compete with best labs in the world [p] 11
Land values: where’s bottom?: Just as important: when’s bottom? Prices won’t pick up in near future [p] 12
New disease: root rot in soybeans: Unwelcome intruder appears in wet bean fields, a shifty fungus that changes while we watch [p] 17 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director’s Comment: When you count up the organizations to which you belong, do you forget one? [p] 2
The mouse connection:Heredity, diet, habit are intertwined with obesity. Its secret is starting to unravel [p] 3
The ‘Norbeck experience: after 20 years Norbeck Station closes interseeded pastures still going strong [p] 6
‘South’ doesn’t apply: South Dakota is far north when it comes to large mouth stocking recs; we need our own [p] 9
Trees in trouble: First year of survey shows windbreaks in sad shape. We can’t afford to lose them [p] 11
The gee-whiz crop: Is it a wonder crop or is it a bomb? Don’t plant it if you can’t market it [p] 13
Ping-pong piglets: Ping-Pong balls were stand-ins for piglets in prize-winning (and marketable) student research [p] 17 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research (Fall 1985)
South Dakota State University
This issue contains the 98th South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report. This report covers July 1, 1984 - June 30, 1985.
Director’s comments: If you ran our Station budget, how would you spend the money? [p] 2
Spray spurge: Leafy spurge is no hit-and –run enemy; it digs in. Counterattack cannot be hit-and-run either [p] 3
The benefits of variety: For special meats, benefits are economic and nutritional. But you may have to lie a little [p] 5
Crossbreeding: the new look: Mixing genes isn’t all there is to it. You may have to adjust carrying capacity [p] 8
State rail analysis: State owned rail lines bring shippers more market options, chance for higher prices [p] 11
Pets pests: That sound like stuttering, but means biological control of weeds and insects [p] 16
Superior ponderosa parents: When their genes go into windbreak pines you will have the height that stops winds [p] 21
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South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director’s Comments: Former Extension director praises team that ‘discovers and delivers’ counters assumptions with facts [p] 2
Meadowlark: Both bird and bush are harbingers of spring. Until now, no forsythia has been winter hardy in our state [p] 3
A shot for scabies: SDSU-researched drug is now approved by FDA; it’s not as hard on the cattle as dipping [p] 6
Feeding flowers: if sunflowers crop isn’t good enough for the crushes, two options are to feed to sows and to growing-finishing swine [p] 7
Is the exodus over?: They are leaving the glitter and bright lights. But are they coming to South Dakota? [p] 10
On corn: Eyespot: New disease shows up, but not found in commercial fields yet. It has killed field back east [p] 13
For horses: If you raise oats to sell and if you want a premium price, be on lookout for this new variety [p] 14
For pastures: New variety is big improvement over older switch grasses, will give a better summer pasture [p] 15
The great debate: In poll, only 19% of farmers favor keeping present system of making farm policy decisions [p] 16
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South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director’s Comments [p] 2
Just another pretty face: don’t be taken in by her looks. There’s little connection between appearances and the ability to conceive early and easily [p] 3
Not big enough: Bigger is better in the case of alcohol fuels plants, but bigger may mean some public policy decisions. Do we make them? [p] 5
Keeping weevils down: they do their damage to heads but live most of their lives in the soil. Seems we should be able to keep them down there [p] 9
Energy vs. runoff: water lost can wipe out dollars saved with low-pressure sprinklers, unless you change your field management, too [p] 12 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research (Fall 1984)
South Dakota State University
This issue contains the 97th South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report. This report covers July 1, 1983 - June 30, 1984.
Director’s Comments: Over a cup of coffee: that’s the best way to communicate [p] 2
Electric tractor: Choremaster prototype is up and running. Silence one of its virtues [p] 3
Lambing all at once: Visit your vet, talk this over; lambing time can be less hectic [p] 7
Pick-me-quick: Pepper research was last thing on their minds when they came to SDSU [p] 10
In-field soil test: At planning time you have better things to do than watch mailbox [p] 13
Blue milk: Yes, we can treat mastitis, but when, for sure, is antibiotic milked out? [p] 15
Row spacing: Which windbreak stops snow better-one that is open or one that is tight [p] 17
Feed antibiotics: In the news “expect news from congress; an FDA report coming also [p] 22
Feed antibiotics: SDSU report “Guidelines stay the same: be sensible in their use [p] 22
97th annual report [p] 25 -
South Dakota Farm and Home Research
South Dakota State University
Director’s comments [p] 2 “both antelope and Ralph have an outstanding service record"
What test doesn’t tell you [p] 3 “Go ahead, harvest early .Bean bins overwinter well at 16-17% moisture”
This younger generation [p] 7 “what starts a young person on the road toward delinquency?“
Breakthroughs [p] 10 “new methods bring fuel alcohol nearer gasoline, diesel prices“
Harnessing the wind [p] 13 “can we use wind to generate heat, SE/TES to store it?“
It’s your turn [p] 16 “readership survey tells us who you are, what you want“