South Dakota State University’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) Prexy Council will host its 15th annual Ag Week celebration April 22-25.
This year’s Ag Week theme...
When some people think of the SDSU horse unit, they might think of the rodeo or equestrian teams, but most don’t realize that a whole horse teaching and outreach facility is used to teach students about...
Londa Nwadike, a South Dakota native and SDSU alumni, brings global food safety experience back to her roots as the new head of SDSU’s Dairy and Food Science Department, aiming to strengthen the program...
The 101st version of South Dakota State’s Little International went off this past weekend to rave reviews from student leaders who organized the livestock show.
More than 2,000 high school students...
Twenty-one SDSU students recently attended the Commodity Classic in Huston, Texas where students engaged in agricultural discussions and events including “everything from politics to down on the farm.”
Commodity...
SDSU’s Dairy Club sold over 8,000 pounds of cheese and recorded a two-year high gross income during its annual cheese box fundraiser.
The fundraiser began earlier than previous years with sales opening...
SDSU Dairy Research and Training Facility is due to close at the end of June 2024 after several financial challenges.
CAFES Dean Joe Cassidy sent out an email on January 16 informing students that...
South Dakota State University announces the Dairy Research and Training Facility will close in June 2024.
Dr. Joseph Cassady, the dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science,...
A new exhibit called “Drowning in Dirt: Joseph Hutton and the Dust Bowl” officially opened in the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum to the public Feb. 27. The museum will house the exhibit...
Greta Goede, Assistant News Editor
• February 1, 2023
Next week there will be metings designed to educate farmers about hemp. It’ll help them decide whether they want to jump onto a bandwagon on one of the state’s newest crops in Coleman and Flandreau.
The ...
As many South Dakota residents know, this state is a little different when it comes to agriculture. It is not rare for women to be hands on and working on an operation.
Women make up 30% of producers...
