Malik wins age division at Open Aug 11, 2008
It was McDougall s last match before moving on to play NCAA Division I tennis at South Dakota State University. Share This Story. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sturgis' Megan McDougall crams for a college exam Aug 10, 2008
McDougall, of Piedmont, entered this weekend s Rapid City Open junior tennis tournament, seeking some competition just days before she heads to South Dakota State University to play Division I college tennis for the Jackrabbits. I just want to get in some matches, said McDougall, a 2008 Sturgis Brown High School graduate who has been lifting weights and swinging a racket at the Tennis Center of the Black Hills south of Rapid City this summer as well. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Butte-Lawrence fair begins Tuesday Aug 10, 2008
Special events this year include "Down Home America" sponsored by the South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service on Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Pavilion. This is a hands-on gardening activity designed to offer parents and youths solutions to save money from farm to table. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Campuses to add notification system Aug 10, 2008
The board of regents tested the new system in June on eight campuses including Black Hills State University, South Dakota State University, the University of South Dakota, South Dakota School of the Blind and Visually Impaired and South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. In its meeting Friday, the board of regents discussed the campus alert system and the updates. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dairy lighting workshop set for Aug. 13 in Estelline Aug 9, 2008
BROOKINGS, S.D. The South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service will host an Aug. 13 dairy workshop explaining lighting techniques to increase profitability. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Global Dairy in Estelline, S.D., located one and one-quarter miles east of Estelline on state Highway 28. (Agri-View, WI)
Sen. Tim Johnson says no to debates Aug 9, 2008
Bob Burns, retired head of the South Dakota State University Political Science Department, said Johnson's campaign strategists must have believed this was the best move for their candidate. "He does not want to put himself in a position where voters might begin to question his ability to be a strong lawmaker, and the fewer public appearances he has with extended speech requirements, probably the better it is for the campaign," Burns said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Five students receive Farm Bureau Foundation scholarships Aug 7, 2008
He currently attends South Dakota State University where his major area of study is wildlife and fisheries sciences with a range science minor. He is involved in the Wildlife and Fisheries Club and the Farmhouse Fraternity. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Basler wins world title at Palomino horse show Aug 5, 2008
After high school, she wants to attend South Dakota State University, where she is considering joining the equestrian team. Basler said she is excited about her future with horses and is especially anxious to compete in her final years in the youth division. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Wind energy program to eight S.D. schools Aug 5, 2008
The Wind Application Center at South Dakota State University will check each selected site, oversee the turbine and equipment installation and provide other technical help. Wind for Schools is a national outreach program from Wind Powering America, a component of the U.S. Department of Energy, and NREL.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hornor, Riedel engaged Aug 1, 2008
She graduated from Newell-Fonda High School in Iowa and received a civil environmental engineering degree from South Dakota State University. She is employed with the Department of Environment al Resources in Sioux Falls. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
New Extension guide discusses custom feeding (27) Jul 31, 2008
BROOKINGS, S.D. A new publication from South Dakota State University discusses custom feeding arrangements for cows. It includes a spreadsheet to help producers calculate their variable costs and fixed costs for wintering cows. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Reints to coach Lady T's women's basketball squad Jul 31, 2008
He was born at Willow Lake and attended South Dakota State University in Brookings and Northern State University in Aberdeen. Reints received his bachelor of science degree in history at SDSU in Brookings and his master of arts degree in health, physical education (2000) and coaching at Northern (2005). (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Israelson, Woodraska Jul 29, 2008
She is attending South Dakota State University, Brookings, and is employed as a dietician by Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, S.D.. Joe graduated from North Dakota State University and is employed as an engineer by Daktronics, Brookings. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
ND horse park manager loves horse business Jul 29, 2008
She is a 2003 graduate of South Dakota State University, where she completed a degree in international business and economics and competed on the Jackrabbits' horse show team. After graduation, Benson took a business position involving marketing and education at an agritourism farm in Lake Geneva, Wis. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Young South Dakota leaders are ready to serve, up for challenge (5) Jul 27, 2008
I never saw anything bad, said Frerichs, a 2007 agriculture education graduate of South Dakota State University. We need to work to maintain the integrity of our government so we can be proud of a government that operates for the people. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Scientists want kids' help Jul 27, 2008
Mike Catangui of South Dakota State University and Louis Hesler of the U.S. Department of Agriculture are leading researchers in the Lost Ladybug Project. The project began at Cornell University in New York and is spreading across the nation as more and more researchers and children are on the lookout for the rare beetles. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Siouxland medical technology students graduate Jul 26, 2008
The six St. Luke's College Medical Technology Program graduates, with their hometowns and affiliated universities, are: Kari Berntson of Sanborn, N.D., University of South Dakota; Meredith Jorgensen of Le Mars, Iowa, Morningside College; Eric Kessel of Bowman, N.D., Briar Cliff University; Kelly Kroeze of Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt College; Tim Robinson of Sioux Falls, University of Sioux Falls, and Jessica Solberg of Sioux Falls, South Dakota State University. The four Mercy Medical Center... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Couple engaged Jul 26, 2008
She is a 1999 graduate of O'Gorman High School and a 2004 graduate of South Dakota State University. She is a pilot for Midwest Aviation in Marshall, Minn. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Area Scene: Harney squad to travel to Missouri Jul 24, 2008
SPEARFISH The South Dakota State University West River Alumni held its 27th anniversary fundraiser at the Spearfish Country Club. The group held a golf tournament, which attracted 137 golfers to participate in the four-person scramble. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Oldham completes Horizons II program Jul 23, 2008
The program is funded by the Northwest Area Foundation and administered by the South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service. Following a potluck dinner Sunday evening, program representatives presented community members with $8,500, which represents the balance of a $10,000 grant awarded to the community for its participation in the program. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Stevens to host wrestling camp beginning Wednesday Jul 22, 2008
On Friday, July18, South Dakota State University West River Alumni held its 27th anniversary fundraiser by having a golf tournament and banquet. The golf tournament was held at Spearfish Country Club where 137 golfers played a four-person scramble. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Child poverty plagues Ziebach County, poorest in the nation Jul 22, 2008
More than 70 percent of all children in Ziebach County live in poverty, according to 2005 U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by the Rural Life Center at South Dakota State University, giving it the ignominious distinction of topping all U.S. counties in the percentage of its children living in poverty. The year 2005 was the most recent data available. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Wheat harvest looks good Jul 22, 2008
South Dakota State University agronomist Bob Fanning says farmers in the Kennebec area are just starting with the harvest. Fanning says the cool, wet spring slowed crop development. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
S.D. Summer Spotlight is July 25-27 in Huron (14) Jul 21, 2008
Contact South Dakota State University Extension youth livestock specialist Rod Geppert for more information at (605) 690-6458. Comments. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Sniffing out the methane numbers Jul 21, 2008
SIOUX FALLS (AP) -- A study at South Dakota State University concludes that dairy cows today produce more milk and less gas. Agriculture is responsible for 30 percent of the total methane produced in the United States, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Finalists for Woodbury County Fair queen named Jul 21, 2008
This fall, she will be attending South Dakota State University. During high school, she was involved in volleyball, yearbook, Farm to City, Studio Dance and 4-H and was on the honor roll. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Get fed cattle basis information from SDSU (2) Jul 20, 2008
BROOKINGS, S.D. A new South Dakota State University publication explains fed cattle basis levels in South Dakota. SDSU Extension Extra 5074, Fed Cattle Basis in South Dakota, is available at this link. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
State's child poverty rate increases Jul 20, 2008
The Census Data Center is located at South Dakota State University. A primary factor in the higher rate, according to the report's authors, may be an increase in single-parent households. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Citizen scientists asked to search for rare ladybugs Jul 19, 2008
South Dakota State University entomologist Mike Catangui and USDA research entomologist Louis Hesler are calling South Dakota elementary children to become junior biologists as they search for rare ladybugs. (145). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Don't let a problem grow Jul 19, 2008
Tom Bare hosts the panel of South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service and South Dakota State University experts. The specialists examined a diseased red delicious apple tree branch and diagnosed it with fire blight. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Women's Basketball named to WBCA Academic Honor Roll for second-straight season Jul 16, 2008
The WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll for NCAA Division I is as follows: School - 2007-08 Head Coach (Team GPA) 1 South Dakota State University - Aaron Johnston (3. 669) 2 Kansas State University - Debbie Patterson (3. (Siusalukis.com)
Women's Basketball Named WBCA Academic Top 25 Jul 16, 2008
South Dakota State University. Aaron Johnston. (Uncbears.com)
Union County delays vote on new zoning law Jul 15, 2008
He was also among those who criticized the ordinance's allowed use of an "odor footprint tool" developed by a professor at South Dakota State University in devising CAFO setback allowances. He called the computer modeling program "flawed.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Former SDSU football player dies Jul 15, 2008
WATERTOWN, S.D. (AP) -- A 24-year-old former South Dakota State University football player was found dead after the tractor he was driving went into a slough south of Watertown. Codington County searchers recovered the body of Martin "Marty" Kranz on Monday afternoon. (Sioux City Journal)
Students can now enjoy SDSU Equestrian Center (12) Jul 14, 2008
The 3-year-old equestrian program at South Dakota State University increased its potential late this spring. The SDSU Equestrian Center, built on the north end of the campus in Brookings, S.D., completed phase one of construction this spring. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
S.D. Beef Council honors Prime Promoters (2) Jul 13, 2008
The event was held Sept. 22 in conjunction with the SDBIC annual meeting and South Dakota State University (SDSU) Beef Bowl in Brookings, S.D. Honorees this year include Robbi Pritchard, Eldon Roth, Cabaret Steakhouse and Lounge, and the Mobridge Beef and Fun Day Committee. Robbi Pritchard. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
SDSU group travels to Africa Jul 13, 2008
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) -- A group of 27 students from South Dakota State University recently returned from a 23-day study trip to Africa. The graduate and undergraduate students and four faculty members traveled in a 1,800-mile circle beginning in the city of Accraghana. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Three Madison graduates in cast of `Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' Jul 13, 2008
The show opens Wednesday (tonight) at 7:30 p.m. and runs through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, in Doner Auditorium at South Dakota State University. Ray Peterson of Brookings will direct the play. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Paul, Beyer engaged Jul 13, 2008
She graduated from Madison High School in 2005, attended South Dakota State University and received an AAS degree in agri-business from Lake Area Technical Institute in 2008. The future bridegroom is the son of Randy and Brenda Beyer of Hills, Minn. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Park complex honors Code Talkers Jul 13, 2008
Also, the complex could offer summer recreation and wellness programs through an agreement between the tribe and South Dakota State University, according to Russell Stubbles, an SDSU professor in the Department of Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks. The project is an example of "upstream thinking" in a society that too often reacts to problems with jail or punishment, Stubbles said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Publications help producers analyze water for livestock (23) Jul 8, 2008
BROOKINGS, S.D. A new publication from South Dakota State University can help producers understand whether their water is suitable for livestock. SDSU publication C274-1, Interpretation of Water Analysis for Livestock Suitability, is online at this link. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Bath Time (24) Jul 8, 2008
Currently a dairy production major at South Dakota State University, she says she enjoys showing because it gives her the opportunity to show off the best of her dairy herd. Nussbaum's family operates Cottonwood Ridge Dairy near Garretson, S.D. Tri-State Neighbor photo by Lura Roti. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Program preps minorities to be ready for college Jul 8, 2008
Williams, a black student from this year s graduating class, comes from a middle class family, played in the orchestra during high school years and is headed to South Dakota State University in the fall as a pre-med student. He credits his success in school to his parents. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dakota Lakes Research Farm tour is set for June 26 (11) Jul 7, 2008
Speakers on the cover and forage crop topic include South Dakota State University Extension weeds specialist Mike Moechnig, along with Natural Resources Conservation Service staffers Jim Millar and Jason Miller. Herbicide carryover impacts on cover and forage crops and other label restriction will be covered in the sessions. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
NASA-funded SDSU study to improve image access Jul 7, 2008
SIOUX FALLS (AP) -- A new South Dakota State University project hopes to give Internet users better access to satellite information and images collected by a data center near Sioux Falls. Professor David Roy of SDSU's Geographic Information Science Center of Excellence is heading the five-year effort, funded with a 3. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
SDSU Extension offers two research farm tours (3) Jul 6, 2008
Producers are invited to an informative tour of the South Dakota State University Brookings plant science farm June 30. The tour includes a variety of speakers and will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. at the farm, located off U.S. Highway 14 bypass north of Brookings, S.D.. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Animal ID workshops will be offered in November at three South Dakota locations (4) Jul 6, 2008
BROOKINGS, S.D. South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Animal Industry Board have teamed up to offer animal identification workshops to livestock producers across the state. There is no cost to attend. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
New weather station provides data for Sioux Falls (2) Jul 6, 2008
Todey is a South Dakota State University assistant professor, in addition to his role as state climatologist. Automated data collection started Dec. 18. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Healing garden grows memories Jul 5, 2008
Hospital officials and the Dakota Hospital Foundation took the idea and ran with it, bringing in a South Dakota State University landscaping professor and his class, local gardeners, hospital department heads and an architect to come up with ideas and a design. What they came up with was a therapeutic, interactive garden that is not only beautiful to behold, it also gives patients something to hold onto. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Montrose farmer continues the farming tradition Jul 2, 2008
Eventually, as I go, I buy more equipment and more cattle and when my dad is ready to retire I'll be ready to take over, said McAreavey, a 2002 animal science and marketing graduate of South Dakota State University. McAreavey said that although most of their neighbors only raise crops adding that the soil in his area is very fertile raising cattle has been a farming tradition in his operation since his grandpa started a herd. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
SDSU celebrates 85th Little International - Video Jul 2, 2008
Students at South Dakota State University celebrated the 85th Little International, the largest student-run agriculture exposition in the country, April 4 and 5 in Brookings, S.D.. Comments. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
SDSU publication addresses managing pastures (42) Jul 2, 2008
BROOKINGS, S.D. A new publication from South Dakota State University offers tips on managing smooth bromegrass pastures. SDSU Extension Extra 2062, anaging Smooth Bromegrass Pastures in South Dakota, is available at this link. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Dilly, Howardson wed Jul 2, 2008
She graduated from South Dakota State University in 2003 with a bachelor of science degree in family and consumer sciences. She received her master of science degree in nutrition from Rush University in Chicago, Ill. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
West Nile mosquitoes have arrived Jun 28, 2008
All it takes is a bite from one infected mosquito to transmit the West Nile virus, and more than one species of mosquito can carry the virus, according to South Dakota State University entomologist Mike Catangui ... The peak season for the transmission of West Nile virus is mid-July through mid-August, but every mosquito should be considered a potential threat, according to Extension specialists from South Dakota State University. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Spring rains keep ranchers going Jun 27, 2008
Many area ranchers, while grateful for the moisture, are being cautious like Fogelman about rebuilding cattle herds decimated by drought over this decade, according to Stacy Hadrick, South Dakota State University Extension livestock educator based in Sturgis. Hadrick said the green grass and plentiful water in the stock ponds will help ranchers hang onto their livestock a little longer. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
DSU seeks game design major Jun 24, 2008
The meeting, being held at South Dakota State University, begins Thursday with informal budget hearings and closed session personnel matters and concludes Friday with the board's regular meeting items. Included on Friday's agenda are requests from DSU to implement a new minor in high-performance computing and a new major in computer game design. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
University Center keeps seeing increased enrollment Jun 23, 2008
The University Center is a partnership with the University of South Dakota, South Dakota State University, Dakota State University and Northern State University. Its summer 2007 headcount was 1,011 students, fall 2007 was 2,089 students and the spring enrollment was 2,154 students. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
SDSU climatologist says droughts end is hard to call Jun 22, 2008
South Dakota s current debate about whether the long drought in the state has ended underscores the difficulty climatologists face in making that call, a South Dakota State University scientist said. With drought it s very difficult to define beginning and ending, unlike a flood, hurricane, tornado or similar weather event, SDSU Extension state climatologist Dennis Todey said in a news release. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Feild takes college rodeo lead in bareback riding Jun 21, 2008
4-6; Jacque Murray, South Dakota State University; Arena de la Cruz, Weatherford College; and Cailee Hall, Dixie State College of Utah; 2. 6. (Montana Standard, MT)
Stepping stones to the future Jun 21, 2008
Lindstrom received a bachelor's degree in wildlife and fisheries sciences from South Dakota State University and a master's degree in waterfowl ecology from Southern Illinois University before he ended up in Texas working for DU.. With funding from the McKnight Foundation, Lindstrom was hired to be part of DU's Living Lakes Initiative Team, which is focused on restoring and protecting shallow lakes and their watersheds for waterfowl migrating through Iowa and Minnesota. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Obits: Roehr, Roehr, & Gross Jun 19, 2008
Guilford was a professor of pharmacology at South Dakota State University. Shortly after Guilford's death in 1997, Frances moved to Brookfield to be closer to her son. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
MinnDakota Wind Power Project increases economic and energy diversity Jun 19, 2008
Iberdrola Renewables' regional office will be among the first tenants to locate in the new South Dakota State University Innovation Campus. The university-related research park is currently under construction. (Agri-View, WI)
NWS: "Officially, the drought is over" Jun 18, 2008
"Not only is it a factor of precipitation ... that's not enabled farmers to get into the fields," said Bob Hall, a South Dakota State University extension agronomist. "But it is just so cool. We haven't generated a lot of heating units, so it's slow coming along.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Madison School Board appoints Nelson Jun 18, 2008
He graduated from Madison High School in 1991 and attended South Dakota State University from 1991-95. He returned to Lake County to farm with his brother, married in 2000 and currently helps raise three young daughters. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
DSU's Pyle to play vs. U.S. Olympians; Prorok will help coach Black Hills Gold Jun 18, 2008
Pyle will join Madison's Brittany and Brooke Postma, who are seniors playing for South Dakota State University, on the Gold. The U.S. Olympics team features Jessica Mendoza, one of the nation's top hitters, and stellar pitchers Cat Osterman and Jennie Finch. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)