S.D. Cattlemen’s Foundation receives Friend of the Beef Industry award
The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation was honored recently as the 2024 recipient of the South Dakota State University Friend of the Beef Industry award for its contributions to the South Dakota beef industry.
South Dakota Corn Utilization Council commits $1.2 million for ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Swine Education and Research Facility
The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council is pleased to announce that it has committed $1.2 million toward an expansion of the Swine Education and Research Facility at South Dakota State University. The grant will fund the addition of two new wean-to-finish nutrition rooms to the existing complex and double the facility’s research capabilities.
Bison specialists from U.S., Canada attend health symposium at ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ
Bison specialists from across the United States and Canada gathered in Brookings recently for the second International Bison Health Symposium, attended by nearly 140 producers, veterinarians, tribal leaders, government officials, researchers and zoo managers.
Nold receives national teaching fellow honor from animal science peers
Rosemarie Nold, professor and assistant head of the Department of Animal Science at South Dakota State University, has been named an American Society of Animal Science Teaching Fellow. She received the honor at July’s American Society of Animal Science annual meeting in Calgary, Alberta.
³ÉÈËÊÓƵ schedules horse sale
The Equine Teaching Facility and Department of Animal Science at South Dakota State University will sell four yearling colts this summer, accepting sealed bids that are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Professional Ag Marketing gift to ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ promotes risk management education
Professional Ag Marketing of Luverne, Minnesota, has made a significant gift to the Richard Wahlstrom Endowment Fund at South Dakota State University to enhance students’ knowledge of risk management for grain and livestock producers.
South Dakota Swine Summit presents industry opportunities to young producers
Young people with an interest in swine learned more about swine production and career opportunities at the second annual South Dakota Swine Summit on June 13, presented at South Dakota State University by ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Extension and the South Dakota Pork Producers Council.