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)
Kalk is ready to work for you Aug 31, 2008
Dr. Kalk, who has his PhD in natural resource management from North Dakota State University, has consistently stated his support for increased fossil fuel production, increased renewable fuels production and increased ability to move the energy that we produce, to consumers and industries in North Dakota and around the nation and world. That means greater transmission and delivery capabilities for coal, oil, gas, wind, biofuels, ethanol, water and new technologies now being developed. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Zags Can't Close Out Match; Fall 3-2 To North Dakota State Aug 31, 2008
- The Gonzaga University women's volleyball team seemingly was on its way to victory Saturday morning, having won the first two sets of its match against North Dakota State University, but the Bison forged a comeback, winning the final three sets to hand the Bulldogs their second loss of the season. Playing in its third match of the University of Montana Tournament, Gonzaga (1-2) won the first set two sets 25-22 and 25-13, before North Dakota (1-1) found its rhythm winning the final three 25-23,... (Gozags.com)
Trojans and Bacone meet for first time Saturday Aug 30, 2008
History of sorts will be made at Trojan Field Saturday when the Dakota State University Trojans face off against Bacone College of Muskogee, Okla. at 1:30 p.m.. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
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)
Women's Volleyball Drops 3-1 Decision to Montana Aug 30, 2008
Gonzaga looks to rebound from its first loss of the season tomorrow against North Dakota State University and UC Riverside. The Bulldogs will face the Bison at 10:30 a.m. and the Highlanders at 5 p.m. on the final day of the Montana Tournament. (Gozags.com)
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)
Matthew Hotchkin leads Raiders for 2008 season Aug 28, 2008
A Chester alumni, he recently graduated from Dakota State University with a degree in computer education. In addition to his coaching duties, he also teaches high school computers at Oldham-Ramona, which he has done since January. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
The Bird named to All-America mascot team Aug 28, 2008
North Dakota State University - Thundar. Brigham Young University - Cosmo Cougar. (Airforcesports.com)
Trainer works with mustangs Aug 27, 2008
Eck, an equine science lecturer at North Dakota State University, is the only North Dakota trainer among the 199 trainers asked to participate. They each have had 100 days to break and train a wild mustang before they must bring it to Fort Worth, Texas in mid-September to strut their stuff. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Campuses see student growth Aug 27, 2008
LOADING Aug 27, 2008 - 04:06:22 CDT FARGO (AP) - North Dakota State University is reporting a record number of freshmen on campus. At the other end of the state, Dickinson State officials are trying to fill a big demand for dorm space. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Zags Open 2008 Season At Montana Tournament Aug 27, 2008
The Zags, who finished the 2007 season with a 17-13 overall record and a 5-9 mark in the West Coast Conference, will match-up against Bradley University and host Montana on Friday and then round out play against North Dakota State University and UC Riverside on Saturday ... NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON: This will be only the third meeting between North Dakota State University and Gonzaga University. (Gozags.com)
Roo Droppings Aug 26, 2008
In assessing the Summit League's upcoming 2008-09 men's basketball season (Summit ShootAround: League Takes Aim at Oral Roberts) ESPN.com's Kyle Whelliston says to look out for the Bison of North Dakota State University. The Bison joined the conference last year and made a strong statement to its fellow members by throttling the vaunted Golden Eagles of Oral Roberts University 68-55 last March. (University News, MO)
DSU is confident dorm work will be done before start of semester Aug 26, 2008
Construction workers will be racing against the clock on the Dakota State University campus, but school officials are confident that residence halls, classrooms and faculty offices will be ready for the start of the fall semester. Several remodeling projects are coming to a conclusion as the days pass before most students arrive on Memorial Day weekend and classes begin Sept. 2. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Lower age for drinking is no answer Aug 26, 2008
The presidents of the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University don't think so. The Tribune's editorial board does not think so, either. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
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)
NDSU president's house design questioned Aug 24, 2008
LOADING Aug 24, 2008 - 04:06:37 CDT FARGO (AP) - At least one area architect is questioning the design of the new president's house being built on the North Dakota State University campus, saying it looks like a copy of the home of the architect who designed it. That architect, Terry Stroh, said the two houses will be different, and he thinks the criticism arises from jealousy. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
DSU holds it's No. 1 rank with US News Aug 23, 2008
For the third consecutive year, Dakota State University is the highest-ranked public baccalaureate college in the Midwest according to U.S. News Report magazine's annual analysis of "America's Best Colleges 2009.". DSU is ranked first in the Top Public Baccalaureate Colleges in the Midwest region. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Football coaches and fall sports predictions Aug 21, 2008
- I talked with new Devils Lake cross country coach Curt Kukert the other day and he tells me he was a four-time national cross country participant for North Dakota State University while in college. So he should bring some real credibility to the sport and not make it a conditioning sport for other activities, although that s not a bad idea in some respects. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
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)
Sidewalk progress takes time, but still makes sense to pursue Aug 20, 2008
Some areas near Dakota State University, where students park within a few blocks, need addressing. So do areas south of the new elementary school, and there are others. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Dogs golf way to sixth place at W.C. tourney Aug 20, 2008
He is a graduate of Dakota State University in Madison and taught special education the last two years at West Central. Madison Daily Leader 2008. (Madison Daily Leader, 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)
Author to hold book signing Wed. for 'Bulldog Compact' Aug 19, 2008
The protagonist from the first book, Lance Masterson, graduates from Madison High and enrolls at Dakota State University in the second novel, "More Than Dust in the Wind.". Parker has written two other works, "Reforming the Potter's Clay," a novel involving the occult, and "Angels of Interstate 29," a love story involving senior adults. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
College presidents seek a debate on lowering the drinking age Aug 19, 2008
North Dakota State University athletic director Gene Taylor said NDSU also was asked to join the initiative but declined. "We would certainly be opposed to that," Taylor said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
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)
New federal law singles out rural colleges Aug 16, 2008
"For the first time, the federal government has specifically recognized the unique challenges faced by rural-serving institutions of higher education," said Dakota State University President Douglas Knowlton, who helped champion this recognition of rural issues in Congress, along with other college presidents representing the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. "The new legislation authorizes three grant programs that address college access, economic development and quality... (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)
Berry adds Donahue, Gassman to Trojans' pitching corps Aug 16, 2008
Dakota State University Baseball Coach Dean Berry has made the first steps in rebuilding a seniors-dominated pitching corps ... "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. (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)
Orville Wang to be honored at Guard ceremony Saturday Aug 15, 2008
Walton was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in May 1980 following ROTC at North Dakota State University. His most recent assignment was as the executive officer for the Engineer Brigade, 34th Infantry Division. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
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 ... and a 2006 graduate of Dakota State University with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Couple engaged Aug 14, 2008
She is a graduate of Penn State University and received her teaching certification from Dakota State University. She will begin teaching Spanish at Madison High School this month. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
N.D. students do well on ACT test Aug 14, 2008
North Dakota State University in Fargo was the university of choice for 17. 5 percent of the students, while 13. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
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)
Warner among nominees for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Award Aug 8, 2008
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Partnership will benefit both DSU and Madison Aug 8, 2008
The Madison community and Dakota State University have long understood the essential value of building partnerships. City leaders have helped nurture, support and (when necessary) defend the university as it has evolved from its beginnings as Eastern Normal to today's Dakota State University. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
DSU proposes certificate high-performance computing Aug 7, 2008
A certificate program in high-performance computing is being proposed by Dakota State University at the next South Dakota Board of Regents meeting in Spearfish. The Regents meeting is scheduled for Friday at Black Hills State University. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
N.D. farm land value sets another record Aug 7, 2008
"The big difference now from the land boom in the 1980s is that a lot of the land is paid for with cash," said Dwight Aakre, a farm management specialist with the North Dakota State University Extension Service. "There's not a lot of leveraging like in the '80s.". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
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)
Antarctic Fossils Show Much Warmer Continent Aug 6, 2008
The international team of scientists headed by David Marchant, an earth scientist at Boston University and Allan Ashworth and Adam Lewis, geoscientists at North Dakota State University, combined evidence from glacial geology, paleoecology, dating of volcanic ashes and computer modeling, to report a major climate change centered on 14 million years ago. The collaboration resulted in a major advance in the understanding of Antarctica's climatic history. (Science Daily)
Prehistoric Antarctic Bugs and Plants Discovered Aug 6, 2008
At some point during that 200,000-year interval brief by geologic standards the average summertime temperature plunged by about 14 degrees Fahrenheit (8 degrees Celsius), said Adam Lewis, a geoscientist at North Dakota State University and co-author of the report. "There's a climate boundary, and it is between those two dates," Lewis said. (National Geographic)
Ancient life in Antarctica found Aug 6, 2008
Geoscientist Adam Lewis of North Dakota State University found the remains of moss. The moss was essentially freeze-dried, he said. (AZCentral -- News)
Lost world found in Antarctica Aug 5, 2008
Lead researcher Professor Adam Lewis of North Dakota State University said, "The discovery of lake deposits with perfectly preserved fossils of mosses, diatoms and minute crustacea called ostracods is particularly exciting. "They are the first to be found even though scientific expeditions have been visiting the Dry Valleys since they were discovered during the first Scott expedition in 1902-1903. " "The fossil finds allow us to examine Antarctica as it existed just prior to climate cooling at... (India Times)
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)
