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Raven Precision Agriculture Center design claims award

The design of one of the newest buildings on the South Dakota State University campus — the Raven Precision Agriculture Center — has been recognized by the South Dakota chapter of the American Institute of Architects. A Merit Award in Architecture, acknowledging the innovative design by EAPC Architects Engineers, was announced in September at the American Institute of Architects South Dakota annual conference.

Steinbacks donate plow to S.D. Ag Museum

The South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum received the donation of a Wiard X130 hillside wood beam reversible walking plow from Marvin and Marilyn Steinback of Brookings County on Sept. 26. The Wiard Plow Co. patented the X130 plow on July 14, 1896. The plow is designed to easily change the direction of the moldboard. It also has a removable front plow share, allowing the farmer to replace it when it becomes dull.

Precision agriculture and profitability: SDSU researchers seek to understand farmers' viewpoints

Since the late 1980s, precision agriculture has become increasingly prevalent on farms across the United States, particularly in America's heartland, where adoption of these practices and technologies is more widespread. Past research has proven these practices and technologies help increase farming efficiency and crop production, enhancing economic viability and reducing environmental problems.

Amanda Blair promoted to assistant director of SDSU West River Research and Extension

The South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences announces the promotion of Amanda Blair to assistant director of SDSU West River Research and Extension.

John Jaeger named head of SDSU Department of Animal Science

John Jaeger began his appointment as head of the Department of Animal Science at South Dakota State University on Aug. 9.

South Dakota State honors newest endowment holders

South Dakota State University recently paid tribute to the university’s newest endowment holders.  The second annual investiture ceremony honoring 12 holders of endowed faculty and director positions was held Sept. 21 in Founders Recital Hall in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Through the generosity of donors, SDSU now has commitments in place for 53 endowed leadership positions.

Kim Vanneman of Winner named 2023 Eminent Leader in Agriculture, Family and Community

Kim Vanneman was recently honored for her contributions to South Dakota during the 2023 South Dakota State University Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community recognition banquet held at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center on the SDSU campus Sept. 15.

Could spent coffee grounds provide an alternative to plastic packaging?

A new study from Srinivas Janaswamy has revealed how spent coffee grounds can be made into biodegradable films—material that could one day replace plastics.

Blanton to join College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences' leadership team

John Blanton Jr. has been named the director of South Dakota State University's Agricultural Experiment Station and the associate dean for research for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.

Neil Bien of Veblen is 2023 SDSU Eminent Leader in Agriculture, Family and Community

The motto “It’s not our land, but it is our turn” has served as a guide to the caretakers of Bien Ranch for more than 130 years.