James Krantz, of Howard, was recently selected as the 2023 recipient of the South Dakota State University Friend of the Beef Industry award for his contributions to the South Dakota beef industry.
Bill Gibbons, director of the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at South Dakota State University, associate dean of research for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and distinguished professor, retired in July 2023 after 36 years of dedicated service to the university.
Organic farming—in the United States and South Dakota—is on the rise. Researchers from South Dakota State University have taken notice of this growing industry and are looking for ways to address the major challenges organic producers face.
Rosie Nold, assistant department head and professor in the Department of Animal Science, has been recognized for her dedication to teaching by being selected as one of 21 individuals to receive the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Educator Award.
South Dakota State University has outstanding students and faculty members that go above and beyond in their respective fields within the agricultural industry to make a difference.
Seventeen South Dakota State University students in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences recently gained hands-on experience and an in-depth understanding about agriculture in the southern hemisphere during a 16-day study abroad trip to New Zealand.
For nearly 40 years, Vikram Mistry, professor emeritus and recently retired associate dean and director of academic programs for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at South Dakota State University, has dedicated his professional career to conducting research on dairy products to improve their quality, nutritional value and processing methods, and educating young minds preparing to enter the dairy production, dairy manufacturing and food science industries.
Nicholas Uilk was recently named the inaugural Klingbeil Endowed Educator in Precision Agriculture at South Dakota State University. Shortly after graduating from SDSU with his bachelor’s degree in agricultural systems technology in May 2008, Uilk completed his Master of Education degree in August 2011.
