FFA member speaks out for the future of agriculture (3) Sep 14, 2008
Looking ahead to what he'll do after high school, Gottlob plans on attending South Dakota State University and major in agriculture business. He has been investing the money he earns from his cattle herd and plans to use that money to help finance his education. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Committee to study Missouri River management Sep 13, 2008
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - A South Dakota State University professor, W. Carter Johnson, has been appointed to a National Research Council panel on Missouri River recovery and sediment management issues. Johnson, a nationally recognized river ecologist, has served on three similar committees for the National Academy Of Sciences. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Professor to take part in Missouri River study Sep 13, 2008
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A South Dakota State University professor, W. Carter Johnson, has been appointed to a National Research Council panel on Missouri river recovery and sediment management issues. (157). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Seed Pamphlet Available Sep 11, 2008
A new publication from South Dakota State University has details. SDSU Extension Fact Sheet 949, "Managing crop disease with seed treatments," is available online at this link: http://agbiopubs. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
NSU set to begin hunt for president Sep 9, 2008
A dean at South Dakota State University in Brookings, she is on a leave of absence. Nichols took over for Patrick Schloss, who resigned in June to take over as president of Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Ga. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Obituaries for Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Sep 9, 2008
Harvey graduated from South Dakota State University in 1982 with a degree in agriculture. His hobbies included reading, coin collecting, playing with family pets and spending time with his family. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Stevens' Herrmann to join Jackrabbits Sep 9, 2008
RAPID CITY Rapid City Stevens Kelly Herrmann, who helped the Raiders claim the 2007 South Dakota State Class AA girls volleyball title as a junior, has decided to play volleyball at South Dakota State University next year. (423). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Prep volleyball: Raiders off to a good start Sep 9, 2008
It s a completely different team dynamic, said Herrmann, who has verbally committed to play D-I college volleyball at South Dakota State University next year. We have different strengths and different weaknesses. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sept. 11 Web seminar to cover hay prices, feed cost issues (3) Sep 7, 2008
South Dakota State University Extension risk and business management specialist Matthew Diersen is among three presenters for the session, which will cover the current hay price situation and forage insurance choices ... The Risk Management Agency and South Dakota State University are sponsoring the workshop. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
SDSU, Mines cooperate on bioenergy center Sep 7, 2008
South Dakota State University scientists will collaborate with peers from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and elsewhere in a new National Science Foundation Industry/ University Cooperative Research Center in bioenergy: The Center for Bioenergy Research and Development. (404). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
DSU cross country gets into action at Mitchell Sep 6, 2008
Freeman's April Peterson joins the team after transferring from South Dakota State University. The Trojan women finished fourth in the DAC championships last year. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Lemme steps down as dean of Agriculture & Biological Sciences Sep 6, 2008
BROOKINGS, S.D. Gary Lemme announced Sept. 4 that he will leave his position as dean of the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences at South Dakota State University at the end of fall semester 2008. Lemme, an SDSU alumnus, has held the deanship since 2005. (Agri-View, WI)
Walk/run a goal-setting exercise to remember athlete Morsching Sep 6, 2008
He played one season at Midland College in Texas before transferring to South Dakota State University. Post 22 coach Dave Ploof said of Kevin: "He was one of the hardest-working kids we ever had in the Post 22 baseball program. There are givers and takers in the world, and he gave of himself. People will be a lot better off having known Kevin.". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Broncos Sign 4 Players to Practice Squad Sep 4, 2008
Erickson (6-foot-6, 290 pounds) is a rookie from South Dakota State University who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on April 28. He appeared in all four preseason games for Denver in 2008 following a collegiate career in which he received first-team All-America honors from the Associated Press as a senior at SDSU. Erickson attended Hutchinson High School in Hutchinson, Minn. (BroncosUpdate.com)
SDSU Beef Bowl is Sept. 13 Sep 3, 2008
BROOKINGS, S.D. The 42nd Annual Beef Bowl is scheduled for Sept. 13 at Coughlin Alumni Stadium on the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings, S.D.. The Jacks will be playing Western Illinois in the football game, which begins at 6 p.m.. (Agri-View, WI)
Farming is S.D.'s most dangerous job Sep 2, 2008
Matt Diersen, an extension economist at South Dakota State University, said farmers handle lots of specialized equipment. Plus, many of them work long hours during the harvest season and get tired, making them more susceptible to accidents, Diersen said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Check for stalk rot in fields (16) Sep 1, 2008
Send a sample to the South Dakota State University Plant Clinic to have a specific pathogen identified. Anthracnose a shiny black discoloration of the stalk is characteristic of this disease. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Prince names Harty CEO, promotes three Aug 31, 2008
While attending college, at South Dakota State University, pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, he worked as a production employee at Dakota Mobile Hydraulics in Brookings. After earning his BS degree he returned to Omahaline as a plant engineer. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Darold Rounds takes helm at Colman-Egan Aug 30, 2008
While teaching, Rounds earned his administrator's degree from South Dakota State University and his specialist's degree from the University of South Dakota. His pursuit of administration was motivated by economics. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Sept. 6 SDSU Cereal Bowl will highlight research funding Aug 30, 2008
BROOKINGS, S.D. More than 2 million in farm commodity research funding will be announced at the Sept. 6 South Dakota State University football game in Brookings, S.D.. The 13th annual Cereal Bowl will feature a halftime ceremony where SDSU will honor South Dakota commodity groups supporting research in a wide range of agricultural endeavors. (Agri-View, WI)
Biofuels will be discussed during research farm tour (22) Aug 28, 2008
South Dakota State University Extension weeds specialist Mike Moechnig and integrated pest management coordinator Darrell Deneke will discuss new products for controlling weeds in corn. They'll also deal with factors influencing the effectiveness of glyphosate in soybeans. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
SDSU gets ethanol grant Aug 26, 2008
9 million to South Dakota State University for research into cellulosic ethanol. Thune says ethanol made from such things as corn cobs, switchgrass and wood waste can reduce the nation's dependence on imported oil. (Sioux City Journal)
Oral leases renew automatically Sept. 1 (12) Aug 25, 2008
BROOKINGS, S.D. Oral farm leases will renew automatically for the next growing season Sept. 1, 2008, unless written notice of intent to terminate or modify the existing lease is given before Sept. 1, a South Dakota State University specialist said. SDSU Extension farm financial management specialist Burton Pflueger said any lease that renews automatically will carry the same terms and conditions as the existing lease. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Converting Sunlight To Cheaper Energy Aug 25, 2008
25, 2008) Scientists are working to convert sunlight to cheap electricity at South Dakota State University. Research scientists are working with new materials that can make devices used for converting sunlight to electricity cheaper and more efficient. (Science Daily)
Navigating life's lessons Aug 25, 2008
The topic of safety is one of the biggest issues on Patty Griffith s mind as she prepares to send her first child, 18-year-old Kelsey, off to South Dakota State University in Brookings. When I went to orientation at the school in late June ; I was one of the only parents that stood up and asked a lot of questions on safety issues, which surprised me, she said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dwayne Beck honored Aug 25, 2008
The research farm 17 miles east of Pierre is operated by South Dakota State University, but the land and other facilities belong to a nonprofit corporation owned by area farmers ... Beck, who is in charge of long-term research projects as well as daily management of the facility, graduated from Northern State University in 1975 and received his doctorate at South Dakota State University in 1983. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Letter with powder, threat sent to S.D. Senate candidate (1354) Aug 21, 2008
Jim Sideras, a Sioux Falls Fire Rescue division chief, said the agency followed the normal procedure of responding with a hazardous material team that tested the white substance and sent it to South Dakota State University in Brookings for more analysis. Sideras said he didn't see the letter but was told it included threats to the Dykstra campaign and the GOP.. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Obits: Anderson, Jerde & Vig Aug 21, 2008
He attended South Dakota State University, where he met his wife, Emly and graduated in 1963 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He and Emly moved to Wisconsin. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Ag Briefs: Fantini announces North American headquarters (32) Aug 20, 2008
Osterman, who will be a freshman majoring in animal science at South Dakota State University this fall, is the daughter of Todd and Sandy Osterman. As winner of the contest's senior division (age 17-20), she will be representing the state in the National Beef Ambassador Contest in Oklahoma City in October. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
South Dakota State prepares for Iowa State Aug 20, 2008
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) The move to NCAA Division I athletics officially arrives for South Dakota State University on Sept. 1. For football coach John Stiegelmeier, the big time comes three days sooner when the Jackrabbits open the season at Iowa State in a game that s been talked about for months. (Charles City Press, IO)
Anthrax found in South Dakota cattle Aug 18, 2008
The Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory at South Dakota State University is closely tracking the outbreak. South Dakota is in an anthrax belt that has soil contaminated with spores of the bacteria. (Sioux City Journal)
Roundup-resistant weed shows up in Charles Mix County soybeans (30) Aug 16, 2008
Glyphosate-resistant common ragweed was found in a soybean field in Charles Mix County in spring 2008, and South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension weed specialist Mike Moechnig said the discovery has implications for producers across the state. We see resistance to Roundup, or glyphosate, becoming widespread in states such as Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Berry adds Donahue, Gassman to Trojans' pitching corps Aug 16, 2008
"I felt that DSU would be a good place to go to improve, and hopefully help me make it to the next level." Donahue, who pitched amateur baseball for the Canova Gang this summer, red-shirted his freshman year at South Dakota State University. He brings both of those experiences, along with that of being a pitcher for Winner High School and Legion Baseball squads. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Fedeler, Alverson wed Aug 16, 2008
The bride is a nursing student and the bridegroom is a pharmacy student, both at South Dakota State University. Following a wedding trip to Cancun, they are at home in Volga. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Camo Camp gives kids insight to military life Aug 16, 2008
Zenk, who will be entering her junior year of college at South Dakota State University in Brookings, is not from a military family and has never served in the military herself, but she believes that Camo Camp is relevant to all families, military or not. "We're trying to encourage empathy for fellow South Dakotans, Americans, and most of all, other cultures. It's just an important part of growing up," she said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Madison man named Eminent Farmer Aug 15, 2008
BROOKINGS -- South Dakota State University named farmers from Lake and Pennington counties as South Dakota's Eminent Farmers for 2008, and the university named homemakers from Brookings and Tripp counties as the 2008 Eminent Homemakers. SDSU chose John Gross of Madison and Myron Williams of Wall as Eminent Farmers, and honored Beverly Burnham of Winner and Adele Sudlow of Brookings as this year's Eminent Homemakers. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Local students do internships with Sioux Falls industries Aug 15, 2008
Both will return to South Dakota State University this fall. VanDerWerff will earn his degree in December, while Gabrielson anticipates graduation next May having completed her major in landscape architecture as well as minors in both horticulture and art. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
White wheat plays major role in making a healthier pizza Aug 15, 2008
People won't eat anything unless it tastes good, said Kendra Kattelmann, professor and director of the didactic program in dietetics at South Dakota State University. They don't go to the grocery store or restaurant and say, I need more vitamin C or fiber. (Agri-View, WI)
Area Scene: Stevens to host parent-athlete meeting Aug 15, 2008
Vaux succeeds Tracy Nelson, who resigned to accept a teaching position at South Dakota State University. Vaux was serving as an assistant varsity coach for Nelson. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Swier is Rutland's new AD Aug 12, 2008
"I was asked to become the AD by Supt. Carl Farhenwald, and I said I would do it," said Swier, who earned his bachelor's degree at Dakota State University and his master's degree at South Dakota State University. At their regular July board meeting, school board members accepted Swier as Rutland's athletic director. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Corn producers should scout for leaf aphids now (16) Aug 11, 2008
They need to be scouted when the corn is at V-10 growth stage, or just before tasseling, said Jon Kieckhefer, South Dakota State University Extension agronomy educator for Brookings County. Look for aphids in the whorls of the plants or even on the tassels as the tassels begin forming. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Bottom-line boost: Oil boom, exports and drought helping Montana hay growers Aug 11, 2008
"Every record for hay prices has been broken over the last 1 1/2 years at both national and state levels," said Matthew Diersen, an agricultural economist at South Dakota State University. He said he expected prices to remain high for a year, or possibly two, before there is a reprieve. (Missoulian, MT)
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)
