Growing South Dakota is published by the SDSU College of Agriculture , Food & Environmental Sciences. This publication includes the annual reports of the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and the SDSU Extension.
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Growing South Dakota (Fall 2014)
College of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
[Page] 2 Abundant Opportunities: Bright Ag & Bio Career Outlook Fuels Enhancements
[Page] 4 Future Focus: New Institute Supports Efforts In Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
[Page] 7 Grant Funding Updates
[Page] 8 Profiles in Leadership: Engaging Students Utilizing Problem-Based Learning
[Page] 9 Profiles in Leadership: The Value Of Experience-Based Learning
[Page] 10 Campus News
[Page] 12 Steps To Ensure Student Success: Support Fostered In Living-Learning Communities
[Page] 14 New Student Advising Model Gets High Marks
[Page] 15 Student To Student: Ag Bio Ambassadors Relish Role As Front Line Recruiters
[Page] 16 Remembering Dr. Robert Pengra: SDSU Alums Establish Tribute Scholarship
[Page] 18 Meet An SDSU Student: Ben Stout, Kadoka, S.D.
[Page] 20 Alumni Reflect
[Page] 21 A Message From The SDSU Foundation -
Growing South Dakota (Summer 2014)
College of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
[Page] 2 Extending Knowledge, Changing Lives: SDSU Extension Marks 100-Year Milestone
[Page] 5 Preparing for SDSU Extension’s Future
[Page] 5 SDSU College of Agriculture & Biological Sciences Administrative Team [Page] 6 Summer College News
[Page] 7 Profiles In Leadership: Joseph Cassady; Local Leadership Important For Ag’s Future
[Page] 8 Advancing Agriculture: SDSU Precision Ag Program Evolves, Expands [Page] 9 On The Front Line: ADRDL Leads Important Effort For Animal Health Diagnostics
[Page] 10 4-H Philanthropy: Supporters Continue Campaign For New 4-H Exhibit Hall [Page] 11 Growing Global Citizens: AgBio Courses Offer International Learning Opportunities
[Page] 12 Guidance For Gardeners: Several SDSU Programs Help Foster Gardening Skills
[Page] 14 Research Revelations: A Snapshot Of Several Significant Studies Underway
[Page] 16 Notable
[Page] 17 A Message From The SDSU Foundation -
Growing South Dakota (Spring 2014)
College of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
This issue contains the SDSU Extension 2013 Annual Report.
[Page] 2 The New SDSU Extension: Two Years Later, Change Has Brought New Successes
[Page] 4 Your 24-7 Connection: iGrow.org Makes SDSU Extension Easily Accessible, Responsive
[Page] 5 SDSU Regional Extension Centers: Your Front Door To SDSU
[Pages] 6-7 Leading The Challenge: Projects To Address Food Security, Financial Knowledge Underway
[Pages] 8-9 Regional Collaboration: SET Grants & Food Networks Initiated
[Pages] 10-11 Encouraging & Empowering: Native American Program Assists Reservations In Striving For Healthy Food, Healthy Communities & Youth Science Programming
[Page] 12 Evaluating Yields: Crop Performance Testing Provides Important, Unbiased Results
[Page] 13 Holistic Approach: Integrated Pest Management Offers Array Of Options
[Pages] 14-15 Estate Planning & Ag CEO: Workshop Series Offers Resource For Transition, Business Planning
[Pages] 16-17 Livestock Focus: New Programs Provide Tools For Growth
[Pages] 18-19 Youth Development: Character Education & Positive Decision Making Skills Championed
[Page] 20 Urban & Rural Efforts: Backyard Biodiversity & Turf Management Programs Offered
[Page] 21 A Message From The SDSU Foundation -
Growing South Dakota (Winter 2014)
College of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
This issue contains the 2013 SDSU Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report
[Page] 2 The World’s First: Collaborative Effort Produces Multi-Hybrid Planter To Advance Precision Ag
[Page] 4 70 Years Of Data: Ranchers Benefit From Long-Term Grazing Studies
[Page] 6 Better Beef: Fetal Programming Study Analyzes Effects Of Cow Nutrition On Meat Quality
[Page] 7 Winter College News
[Page] 8 Consumer Sciences, Animal Health, Livestock Marketing: Important Research Continues In These Areas
[Page] 10 Improving Human Health: Role Of Nondigestible Fiber, Antioxidants Studied To Prevent Disease
[Page] 11 Food Safety Focus: Targeting Heat-Resistant Microbes To Improve Dairy Products
[Page] 12 Engineering Ingenuity: Device Developed To Prevent Combine Fires
[Page] 13 A Message From The SDSU Foundation -
Growing South Dakota (Fall 2013)
College of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
[Page] 2 Crop Watchers: Plant Science Department Research Efforts Strive To Enhance Farming Practices
[Page] 5 Profiles In Leadership: David Wright; Collegiate Leadership Matters
[Page] 6 Fall Collegiate News
[Page] 8 Opportunities To Explore: College’s Summer Camps Help Spark Career Interests
[Page] 10 Collaborative Campaign: Sales Of Cull Cows Helping Fund New SDSU Cow-Calf Facility
[Page] 12 Notable
[Page] 13 A Message From The SDSU Foundation -
Growing South Dakota (Summer 2013)
College of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
[Page] 2 Fish, Field & Forest: Natural Resource Management Research Covers the Gamut
[Page] 5 Profiles In Leadership: David Willis; Combined Department Creates Interdisciplinary Opportunities
[Page] 6 Research On the Range: Cottonwood Field Station Has Provided Research Data for 106 Years
[Page] 8 Prairie Oasis: Natural Diversity Showcased at Oak Lake Field Station
[Page] 9 Special Section: Investigating in Agriculture & Biological Sciences at SDSU: An Update On the College of Ag’s Enhanced Facilities and Continuing Efforts Important to Helping Address Future Agricultural Challenges and Opportunities.[Page] 13 South Dakota 4-H Update: Skill-a-thons, New Exhibit Hall Planned
[Page] 14 After The Storm: SDSU Extension Committed To Tree Care
[Page] 15 Wheat Work: SDSU Moves Toward Developing Drought-Tolerant Wheat
[Page] 16 Summer College News [Page] 18 Beneficial Bioreactors: Protecting Water Quality Is The Goal
[Page] 20 A Message From The SDSU Foundation -
Growing South Dakota (Spring 2013)
College of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
[Page] 2 Food Focus: SDSU Leading National Effort To Promote Healthy Food Choices
[Page] 3 In Stores Now: “Pick It, Try It, Like It” Fruit & Vegetable Campaign
[Page] 4 Coaching Food Entrepreneurs: SDSU Extension Outreach Includes Entrepreneur Workshops
[Page] 5 From South Dakota to South America: College of Agriculture & Biological Science Students Experience Argentine Agriculture
[Page] 6 Spring College News
[Page] 8 Showcasing Ag’s Evolution: SDSU’s Ag Museum Is More Than Just Tractors [Page] 10 Mastering Marketing: Students Host Bull Sale Through Unique Class [Page] 11 Following Pheasants: SDSU Researchers Analyze Nesting Needs
[Page] 12 Faculty Highlights
[Page] 14 Next Generation: SDSU Extension Cultivates State’s Future Ag Producers [Page] 16 Oilseed Opportunities: Research Explores Production, Extraction & Economics
[Page] 17 A Message From the SDSU Foundation -
Growing South Dakota (Winter 2013)
College of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
This issue includes the 2012 South Dakota Agricultural Station Annual Report
CONTENTS:
[Page] 1 From The Dean
[Page] 2 Commitment To Collaboration: Working Together Adds Efficiency To Budgets: Effectiveness To Solutions
[Page] 7 Special Pull-Out Section: South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report: Highlighting Research Projects On Beef; Wheat; And Soybean Meal For Aquaculture
[Page] 11 Water Watchers: The South Dakota Water Resources Institute Provides Research, Education & Outreach
[Page] 12 Winter College News
[Page] 14 SDSU Extension: One Year Later: Reorganization Prompted Restructuring – And Renewed Commitment
[Page] 16 Bullseye!: South Dakota’s 4-H Shooting Sports Program Sees Continued Growth & Success
[Page] 17 A Message From The SDSU Foundation -
Growing South Dakota (Fall 2012)
College of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
[Page] 2 Kudos To South Dakota Farmers: SDSU Study Credits Farmers For Conserving Soil, Sequestering More Carbon
[Page] 4 Fall College News
[Page] 6 Investing In Research: Additional Appropriations Being Sought For SDSU’s Ag Station Research
[Page] 8 Pertinent Publications: Plant Science Department Produces Several New Guide Books
[Page] 9 Special Pull-Out Section: Snapshot from SDSU’s College of Agriculture & Biological Sciences: Highlighting Academic Programs, Ag Experiment Station and SDSU Extension
[Page] 13 Plans Proceed: Efforts For Cow/Calf Training And Research Center Continue
[Page] 14 Outreach Through Horses: Initiative Teaches Equine Care On South Dakota Reservations
[Page] 16 Here And There
[Page] 18 150 Years of Agricultural Accomplishments: Perseverance & Progress Have Resulted From Morrill Act
[Page] 20 Notable Master Gardeners; iGrow Info; SDSU On National TV
[Page] 21 A Message From The SDSU Foundation -
Growing South Dakota (Summer 2012)
College of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
[Page] 2 150 Years and Counting: 2012 Marks a Significant Milestone for Land-Grant Universities [Page] 4 Summer College News
[Page] 6 Ready, Set, Grow: Gardening Programs Offer bevy of Benefits to Community
[Page] 8 SDSU Extension Staff Directory: Pull Out and Save for Future Reference
[Page] 13 Bugs Beware!: SDSU Assembles Talented Team of Entomologists
[Page] 14 High-Tech Teaching: Curriculums Now Integrate iPads, Social Media & Peer Mentoring
[Page] 16 A Lesson in Chinese: SDSU Contingent Experiences World's Largest Marketplace
[Page] 18 Here and There
[Page] 20 Adapting with Apps: Technological Advancements Offer Opportunities for Farming's Future
[Page] 21 A Message From the SDSU Foundation -
Growing South Dakota (Spring 2012)
College of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
[Page] 2 Powerful Potential: Growing Global Population Spurs Need for Agbioscience
[Page] 4 Spring College News
[Page] 6 Enhanced Education: Students Complement Coursework With Extra-Curricular Opportunities
[Page] 8 Gaining Global Perspective: SDSU Delegation Visits Argentina
[Page] 9 Creative Collaboration: Students, Landowners & Industry Professionals Pair Up for a Positive Experience
[Page] 10 Wondrous Wheat: New Research Agreement & Wheat Varieties Announced
[Page] 12 Here and There
[Page] 14 New Era Underway: SDSU Extension Re-Energizes Programs, Delivery [Page] 16 iGrow Continues to Grow
[Page] 18 Focused on the Future: Field Specialists Strive to Serve Changing Landowner Needs
[Page] 19 Connecting with Communities: SDSU Extension Facilitates Brainstorming & Business Planning -
Growing South Dakota (Fall 2011)
College of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
Page] 2 Adapting for the Future: South Dakota 4-H Efforts Move Forward
[Page] 5 Regional Transitions: Eight Extension Centers to Open in October
[Page] 6 College News [Page] 8 Making a Difference with Research: Ag Experiment Station Aids Industry & Economy
[Page] 10 Pig Potential: South Dakota's Swine Industry Offers Economic Opportunity [Page] 13 New Department Debuts: Natural Resource Disciplines Join Forces
[Page] 14 Autumn in the AIr: Grab Your Blue and Gold and Visit Campus
[Page] 16 iGrow Evolves: Usability And Content Are Being Enhanced
[Page] 18 Collection Effort: Despite Budget Cuts, Private Funds Allowed for Growth [Page] 21 Cow/Calf Unit Plans Relocation: Modern Facilities To Be Built Near Volga -
Growing South Dakota (Spring 2011)
College of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
[Page] 2 Classroom to Careers: An Optimistic Outlook Awaits Ag & Biological Sciences Graduates
[Page] 5 New Opportunities: Intro Ag Courses To Be Offered in Rapid City
[Page] 6 Budget Reality: Funding Cuts Prompt Structure and Staff Changes
[Page] 7 Gearing Up for DakotaFest: Replicated SDSU Campus, Educational Forums and Fundraising Auction Planned
[Page] 8 Continuing a Legacy: &1 Million Livestock Judging Endowment Being Established
[Page] 10 4-H Fun: Unique 4-H Activities Spark Student Interest in Science
[Page] 12 Innovative Outreach: BBQ Boot Camp Connect Consumers to Meat Industry
[Page] 13 College News
[Page] 14 Relevant Research: New, More Efficient Products Result from Researchers Efforts
[Page] 18 Beef's Next Generation: Young Producers Embark on Educational Journey
[Page] 21 From Vision to Reality: McCrory Gardens Grows to Include Education and Visitor Center -
Growing South Dakota (WInter 2011)
College of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
[Page] 2 Introducing iGrow: New Web Portal Brings Information To One Location
[Page] 4 Crops, Cattle & Much More: Opportunities Farm Cultivates Research, Teaching And Scholarships
[Page] 7 College News
[Page] 8 Funding Fundamentals: Budget Cuts Have Far-Reaching Impact
[Page] 10 The Value Extension: Three Producers Share How They've Benefited [Page] 12 A Vision for Precision: Gregg Carlson Has Helped Guide Agronomy
[Page] 13 A Boost for Beginning Beef Producers: Training Program Offered Through USDA Grant
[Page] 14 Ethanol's Evolution: Promising New Research Goes Beyond Corn
[Page] 16 New Era for Cereal Grains: Seed Technology Lab Inspires Innovation
[Page] 18 Alumni Accolades: Four ABS Alums Earn Distinguished Honor
[Page] 21 Beef's Future: New Program Bolster's Optimism & Opportunities -
Growing South Dakota (Fall 2010)
College of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
[Page] 2 Focused on Lean Growth: Despite Challenging Times, Dean Barry Dunn Has a Vision of Growth and Excellence for ABS
[Page] 6 Building Better Communities: Horizons Helps Small Town South Dakota
[Page] 8 On Campus
[Page] 9 Urban Opportunities: A New Twist to Attract Urban Youth
[Page] 10 Saddle Up: Steers for State Helps SDSU Rodeo Program Attain Success [Page] 12 Inspiring Students: This Professor's Teaching & Research Style Is Earning Awards and Student Accolades
[Page] 14 Fish Feed :The Newest Market for South Dakota Crops 15 College News [Page] 16 Field Notes from Lyman County: Bob Fanning's Experience Helps Yield Important Results
[Page] 18 SDSU Out West: Rapid City-Based Center Broadens Scope of SDSU Research, Extension and Education Efforts -
South Dakota Thriving, Fall 2009
College of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
Table of Contents:
[Page] 2 Growing Farmers Markets: South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service Helps Develop and Grow Booming Homegrown markets
[Page] 4 Lighari Leads Restructuring of Extension: Director of South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service Focuses on Building Relationships
[Page} 6 South Dakota's Newest Research Station: The Addition of the SDSU Cow Camp Means Another Tremendous Resource for South Dakota and SDSU
[Page] 8 SDSU Rodeo Builds World Champs: Focus on Academics and Team Leads to Success Inside Both the Classroom and the Arena
|[Page] 12 Behind the Scenes in SDSU's Anatomy Lab: SDSU's Hands-On Anatomy Lab Gives Students the Edge in Preparing for Medical Professions
[Page] 14 Donna Sharp: A Leader and Advocate for Agriculture: 1971 Alum Makes Her Mark at Home and on Local, State, and National Ag Scenes