Two-row malt barley varieties gain acceptance by brewers (16) Nov 10, 2009
North Dakota State University tested Hockett in 2007 and 2008 but not in 2009. One of the reasons could be it was registering at a higher protein than other two-row barleys. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Drying high-moisture corn can be tricky for farmers (10) Nov 9, 2009
Moisture content, airflow rates, drying temperatures and the drying method used all affect the quality of the dried corn, according to North Dakota State University grain-drying expert Ken Hellevang. For example, corn above 21 percent moisture should not be dried using natural-air and low-temperature drying to minimize spoilage during drying. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Cattle AI training comes to Worthing (2) Nov 8, 2009
Featured instructor for this event will be George Perry, South Dakota State University Extension beef reproductive specialist. The three-day school will begin at 1:30 p.m. April 22 at Sioux Falls Regional Livestock, rural Worthing, S.D. This portion will consist of classroom training pertaining to the AI insemination technique, reproductive tract anatomy, heat detection, AI equipment and semen handling. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Bulldogs Firing On All Cylinders In Exhibition Victory Nov 7, 2009
13) when it travels to South Dakota State University. The Zags and Jackrabbits are both receiving votes in the Associated Press and ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll and both made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament a season ago. (Gozags.com)
DSU men win cross country conference championship Nov 7, 2009
The Trojans of Dakota State University ran their way to first place in the DAC cross country championship in Rapid City on Friday (today). The DSU men's team placed first with 22 points. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
DSU harriers head west for conference championships Nov 6, 2009
The Dakota State University cross country teams will compete on Friday in the DAC championships at Robbinsdale Park in Rapid City. Trojan Coach Trent Mack is excited to see what his men's and women's teams can do. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Zags Host Warner Pacific In Exhibition Game Friday Nov 5, 2009
Other opponents also receiving votes are South Dakota State University and USC.. WOODEN AWARD WATCH LIST: Gonzaga University women s basketball teammates and were named to the preseason Women s Wooden Award All-American Team and Player of the Year trophy announced by Richard Duke Llewellyn, Wooden Award Chairman and founder. (Gozags.com)
Area railroad changes hands Nov 5, 2009
Gene Griffin of the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute at North Dakota State University said Buffett doesn't make too many bad bets, so Tuesday's announcement must mean he is bullish on railroads. "I would say it is probably good news from the perspective that he believes, if he is correct, this particular company, which is important to North Dakota, has a very good future," Griffin said. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Lady T's upset nationally ranked USF Cougars Nov 5, 2009
Second-year Dakota State University women's basketball coach Joe Reints saw his players upset No. 14 Northwestern College (Iowa) last October in the DSU Fieldhouse ... The South Dakota State University graduate, who won a national championship at Lambuth University (Tenn. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
USDA training grants announced Nov 5, 2009
In a release, the agency said South Dakota State University is allotted just over 700,000, and Fort Berthold Community College in New Town, N.D., has a 614,000 grant. Advertisement. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Precautions need to be taken when drying soybeans Nov 5, 2009
Typically the crop is dried in the field before harvest, but Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension ag engineer, has fielded a lot of questions in the past few weeks pertaining to drying and storing damp soybeans. Hellevang said producers have a choice of drying the crop in a high temperature dryer or in an air-flow bin, but both methods have some challenges that need to be overcome. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
DSU to host annual Nanocon Nov 5, 2009
Dakota State University will host Nanocon, a gaming tournament convention, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse. This is the seventh year that the convention has been held at DSU. The event is free and open to the public, although a few of the actual gaming tournaments have small participation fees to cover equipment and prizes. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
DSU hosts Native American artist Nov 4, 2009
Dakota State University will host Native American artist Roger Broer on Wednesday in the Mundt Library Gallery. A reception will begin at 5 p.m., with a gallery talk by Broer at 6 p.m. and a demonstration of his printing process at 7 p.m.. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Williams County 4-H Club honors professor Nov 4, 2009
Hovde is an adjunct professor at North Dakota State University, where he teaches horsemanship classes. He also conducts horsemanship clinics across the Midwest. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
DSU football victory could mean start of new era Nov 3, 2009
But there are reasons for enthusiasm for the Dakota State University Trojans following their 42-7 victory over Mayville State on Saturday at Trojan Field. The DSU football program has struggled to build sustained success in recent years as head coaches haven't stayed long and on-the-field losses have hampered recruiting. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Farrell chosen as new school board member Nov 3, 2009
Tom Farrell, a retired Dakota State University professor, was selected Monday night as the newest member of the Madison School Board. Farrell and Corey Heidelberger, both Madison residents, applied for the open position that became available when former board member Dennis Hegg moved outside of the Madison Central School District. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
S.D. Master Lamb purebred award winners say industry has been good to them (15) Nov 2, 2009
Rufus and Patty met while attending South Dakota State University. Rufus, who grew up raising commercial sheep north of Elkton, majored in animal science. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Shives, Standish Lead The Way In Blue/Red Scrimmage Nov 2, 2009
Gonzaga will host Warner Pacific University in an exhibition contest Friday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. before opening its regular season at South Dakota State University Friday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. The Bulldogs open their home slate with back-to-back Pacific-10 Conference members ... "We have so many big time games, starting right from our opening night at South Dakota State University," explained Graves. (Gozags.com)
2009 recession continues to impact commodity markets (2) Nov 1, 2009
Frayne Olson, the new crops marketing economist at North Dakota State University, is not completely convinced that the market has reached a new plateau in agricultural prices. BISMARCK, N.D. Frayne Olson, the new crops marketing economist at North Dakota State University, is not completely convinced that the market has reached a new plateau in agricultural prices. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
UW invites more than 30 national speakers to Range Beef Cow Seminar (5) Nov 1, 2009
and held every other year, the RBCS is organized by the animal science departments of Colorado State University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, South Dakota State University and UW. The event rotates between Colorado, western Nebraska, western South Dakota and Wyoming. The symposium has continued to grow in popularity and is now recognized as one of the premier production beef cattle symposiums in the country, said Paisley, who is an associate professor in the Department of Animal Science in... (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Parent workshop can help provide support Oct 30, 2009
Angela Berge, North Dakota State University Extension Office parenting resource coordinator, said the six-week course gives the parents a chance to utilize the skills at home and return to the group and discuss the outcomes of what they've learned. "It provides support to parents. You have other people to talk to, others who realize that this isn't an easy job," Richman said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Waldorf's president heads back to roots Oct 30, 2009
Board names Hanson new interim president at North Dakota State University ... On Friday, he found out where that chapter will take him back to where his higher education journey began as he will soon take over as the interim president of North Dakota State University in Fargo. (Forest City Summit, IO)
The Only Thing Dry Is The Corn Silage Oct 29, 2009
A research project at South Dakota State University compared harvesting corn silage on two different dates, September 24 (68-58 percent moisture) and November 4 (less than 58 percent moisture). While this study quantified the drawbacks of the late harvest date, it did also recognize some benefits to high dry matter corn silage. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Lila Wollmann Oct 28, 2009
She attended South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D., graduating in 1963 with a degree in home economics education. Lila taught in Armour, S.D., for three years and then in Mitchell for 34 years, retiring in 2000. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Otto P. Rademacher Oct 28, 2009
Following high school, he attended South Dakota State University. Otto served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Japan. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Learning about leadership Oct 27, 2009
North Dakota State University Williston Research Extension Center ag extension specialist Chet Hill and Williston State College entrepreneurship/business instructor Maeve MacSteves are among 18 state residents participating in the fourth session of this two-year opportunity. Program participants had to apply to be considered for the program that focuses on critical and creative thinking, effective communication, understanding agriculture and rural policy and finding innovative ways to fund local... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
AGU Journal highlights -- Oct. 26, 2009 Oct 27, 2009
Authors: Jihong Cole-Dai, David Ferris, and Alyson Lanciki: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota, USA. Jol Savarino: Laboratoire de Glaciologie et Gophysique de lEnvironnement, CNRS/Universit Joseph Fourier Grenoble 1, 38400 Saint Martin dHres, France. (EurekAlert!)
DSU hosts 'I Want To Live' speaker Oct 27, 2009
Dakota State University will host motivational speaker Arnold Thomas for two presentations on Nov. 3. The first presentation will be at 12:30 p.m. at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse and the second will be at 7 p.m. in the Tunheim Classroom Building auditorium. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
EXTRA CREDIT Oct 26, 2009
Amanda Asselin, Baxter, and James G. Pender, Little Falls, were among North Dakota State University students placed on the summer dean's list. Clifford Bradley Edberg, Brainerd, Stephanie A. Lewis, Brainerd, Thomas A. Adamietz, Verndale, and Jessica R. Radermacher, Wadena, were summer graduates of North Dakota State University ... Danielle Fiebelkorn, daughter of Dan and Debbie Fiebelkorn, Brainerd, was selected to receive $500 from the North Dakota Agriculture Association-Duane Bergland... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Politicos tout ex-Modestan's heroism Oct 24, 2009
A North Dakota State University psychologist, Terence Barrett, subsequently learned of Worley's hardscrabble life and heroic end and conducted his own research. In recent years, more attention has come Worley's way, including a 2004 ceremony in Orange County, where Worley was originally buried. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Waldorf’s Hanson to be interim president at North Dakota State Oct 24, 2009
FOREST CITY - waldorf College President Dick Hanson was named interim president of North Dakota State University (NDSU) by the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education earlier today ... Hanson, who served as dean of the college and vice president of academic affairs for Augustana College in Sioux Falls prior to Waldorf College, holds both a bachelor of arts and a master of arts degree from North Dakota State University. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Mundt oral interp contest is Saturday Oct 24, 2009
Dakota State University will host the 27th annual Karl E. Mundt Dakota Invitational Oral Interpretation Contest on Saturday. More than 200 students and about 40 judges from 20 South Dakota schools will converge on campus for the contest. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Spoiled sweetclover hay can be dangerous Oct 22, 2009
"An analysis of the forage is the only definitive measurement of risk, and the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab can test dicumarol levels in hay.". Madison Daily Leader 2009. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Good market signals don't translate to good prices for durum Oct 22, 2009
The durum also has very good color with the majority of the crop having at least 75 percent vitreous kernels, she continued, adding that this data comes from samples analyzed at the quality lab at North Dakota State University. The majority of this year's crop is grading at No. 1 hard amber durum, so we do have a good crop to sell, Olson said. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Carefully Dry Corn During Wet Harvest Oct 22, 2009
That's according to South Dakota State University agricultural and biosystems engineering associate professor Dick Nicolai, who reminds producers to review grain-drying procedures to ensure strong yields. "The wet weather makes the possibility of a wet harvest season strong, and it poses an interesting challenge to farmers who may have relaxed their guard over the last few years when grain drying was not much of a problem," Nicolai said. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Southwest Montana Snapshots Oct 20, 2009
Two Montana Western teams will compete against Montana State-Bozeman, the College of Southern Idaho, South Dakota State University and Michigan State University. The show judges are Lee and Hootie Holmes of Meridian, Idaho. (Montana Standard, MT)
Spoiled sweetclover hay can cause livestock bleeding (15) Oct 19, 2009
"An analysis of the forage is the only definitive measurement of risk, and the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab can test dicoumarol levels in hay.". Call Jager at (605) 745-5133 or Daly at (605) 688-6589 for more information about sweetclover poisoning, sampling methods and testing information. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
House passes agriculture funding bill (15) Oct 19, 2009
"South Dakota State University is leading the way in conducting vital research that benefits farmers and ranchers across the country and supports our country's efforts to diversify its energy economy," Rep ... $563,000 for Ruminant Nutrition Consortium at SDSU. South Dakota State University leads the collaborative Four State Ruminant Consortium which includes South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana ... $350,000 for Seed Technology Research at SDSU. The Seed Development Center at South... (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
SDSU celebrates 85th Little International - Video (3) Oct 18, 2009
Students at South Dakota State University celebrated the 85th Little International, the largest student-run agriculture exposition in the country, April 4 and 5 in Brookings, S.D.. Comments. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Prairie Fare: Keep Food Safe in Times of Floods (2) Oct 18, 2009
D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension Service food and nutrition specialist and associate professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences. Comments. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
NDSU president resigns, saying 'It just isn't fun' Oct 17, 2009
North Dakota State University President Joseph Chapman speaks at a news conference in Fargo, N.D., in March 2006 ... FARGO, N.D. (AP) North Dakota State University President Joseph Chapman, stung by criticism of the ballooning cost of his new home and a $22,000 trip to President 's inauguration for himself and his family, announced Wednesday that he is resigning. (USA Today -- News)
Majority of flu is H1N1 Oct 17, 2009
Dakota State University President Doug Knowlton indicated that he is not aware if there is an abnormally high absentee rate on campus, but said that there have been no confirmed cases of H1N1. Madison Community Hospital Administrator Tammy Miller would not confirm if there had been any H1N1-related hospitalizations, but she said there haven't been a lot of flu-related admissions. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
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N. Dakota St. president spent $22,000 on D.C. trip Oct 15, 2009
FARGO, N.D. (AP) North Dakota State University President Joseph Chapman spent more than 22,000 to take his family to President Barack Obama s inauguration, according to documents from the donation-funded NDSU Development Foundation that provided the money. Chapman took a 17,420 charter flight to Washington, D.C., using money from the foundation s discretionary fund, according to a report Tuesday in The Forum. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Homeowners warming up to stoves Oct 15, 2009
Ken Hellevang, an engineer with the extension service at North Dakota State University, noted of pellet stoves: "Even the most efficient burning units, there's still ash that needs to be discarded. There's some labor involved on a daily basis.". Pellet stoves also require electricity, since fans circulate the heat, so it's a good idea to purchase a backup battery, Wheeler said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Pets Can Help Boost Your Health Oct 14, 2009
North Dakota State University. Pets require health exams, immunizations and you should consider options such as neutering or spaying. (Click2Houston, TX)
Trojans lose 19-3 on gridiron Oct 14, 2009
After their 19-3 loss to Valley City State on Saturday, Dakota State University football players and coaches walked around the DSU Fieldhouse but said few words. Their long faces showed their frustration after falling to 0-5 on the season. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Breckenridge students compete in robotics challenge Oct 13, 2009
The group has joined one of 26 other teams participating in a nationwide BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) robotics competition through North Dakota State University. The theory behind the challenge blends learning and resourcefulness - each team must design, create and build its own robot as well as form its own corporation, which will be divided into branches and led by a CEO. Teams will be judged based on the robot's performance, appearance, a brief presentation by members... (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Regents to discuss DSU major in technical communication Oct 13, 2009
A new major at Dakota State University is up for discussion this week ... Additional items on the Wednesday agenda include ratification of the Thomas and Judy Flickema Courtyard at Black Hills State University; review of the high school to college transition report; approval of an interagency agreement between the Regents and the Department of Education in reference to special schools; and discussion of a new minor in nuclear engineering at South Dakota State University. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
DSU men capture team cross country title at Briar Cliff Oct 13, 2009
The Dakota State University men's and women's cross country teams placed first and third, respectively, in the Briar Cliff Invitational on Saturday at the Adams Nature Preserve in McCook Lake. Against a talented Doane (Neb. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Mines lab work seeks answers to biofuels energy questions Oct 12, 2009
Mines is working in a partnership with South Dakota State University, which stands to gain 3 million through the Defense package for its own work in biofuel development. The SDSU research is designed to produce a synthetic jet fuel from prairie cord grass. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
South Dakota producer takes presidential helm of NCGA (17) Oct 12, 2009
He attended South Dakota State University where he studied agribusiness. "It is an honor for South Dakota agriculture to have representation in such an influential capacity," said Bill Chase, president of the SDCGA. "Darrin has earned the respect from his peers through his outstanding leadership, which has elevated him to this level. With his personal involvement in the ethanol industry as well as the livestock industry he is keenly aware of the diligence required to address the complexities of... (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Harvesting frosted corn for silage may be an option (2) Oct 11, 2009
As producers begin to ensile corn, they need to remember that typical corn hybrids for silage require a longer growing period (95 days), says J.W. Schroeder, North Dakota State University Extension Service dairy specialist. However, corn grain producers who opted for corn with a maturity longer than 85 days increasingly face the possibility that these fields may not achieve the desired maturity before running out of heat units. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Knowlton calls discussion to close one S.D. college campus narrow-sighted Oct 10, 2009
"We're trying to raise the education level attainment to compete in this information and knowledge-based economy," said Dakota State University President Doug Knowlton. "To think about closing a university is absurd.". (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
NDSCS to offer basketball coaches clinic, October 21 Oct 9, 2009
The first speaker, Dakota State University (DSU) head coach, Gary Garner, will begin at 5:30 p.m.. Garner has amassed over 300 wins, and will be entering his first season at DSU, in Madison, S.D.. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Hanson, Vetter // Oct 9, 2009
Chris is a graduate of Wahpeton High School and is completing his master's degree in polymers and coatings at North Dakota State University in Fargo. An Oct. 23, 2009, wedding is planned at Nativity Catholic Church in Fargo. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
DSU earns 3-1 home victory over Mayville State Oct 9, 2009
Dakota State University Coach Amy Veenhof said "the real us showed up" on Wednesday at the DSU Fieldhouse. DSU defeated Mayville State in four sets (25-11, 25-20, 21-25, 25-14). (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Point of attack Oct 9, 2009
The Palmer players give much of the credit to Moose line coach Tim Popowski, a former four-year letterman at Division I-AA North Dakota State University. It s all coaching. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
NSU, SDSU will pitch building plans9:52 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 9, 2009
On the list for South Dakota State University in Brookings are a half-dozen projects. They include a 1. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
In the cattle markets: Seasonal feeder cattle marketings ramp up Oct 8, 2009
By Tim Petry, livestock economist, North Dakota State University Extension ServiceWednesday, October 7, 2009 2:31 PM CDT. The early fall run of yearlings off grass is in full swing at Northern Plains auction markets. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Funds awarded for S.D. specialty crops (38) Oct 7, 2009
South Dakota State University - to explore the potential to develop the medicinal plant osh (L.porteri) as a cultivated plant (in lieu of wild-harvest) and as an economic resource for Native American communities. South Dakota State University - to provide youth the opportunities to grow a variety of vegetable crops; to provide nutritional information on select vegetable crops; to promote diversity of vegetable consumption; to promote increased vegetable consumption and to promote the purchase... (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
S.D. gets nearly $25.5 million in Senate defense bill Oct 7, 2009
- 4 million for South Dakota State University to study alternate power technologies for missile defense systems, with a focus on wind, solar and bioenergy. - 3 million for the Advanced Electronics Rosebud Integration Center - Army Missile Defense program. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Area volleyball squads to host Dig Pink Night Oct 6, 2009
Dakota State University will host its own Dig Pink night on Oct. 27. All teams will wear some amount of pink and some matches will use pink volleyballs. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Brause, Gustafson // Oct 6, 2009
Karoline is a 2003 graduate of Fergus Falls High School and a 2007 graduate of South Dakota State University, Brookings, with a bachelor s degree in health promotions ... Jacob is a 2003 graduate of Wahpeton High School and a 2007 graduate of South Dakota State University with a bachelor s degree in geography and GIS. He is a geographic technician at Navteq in Fargo. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
A window into wildlife Oct 6, 2009
Ithaca was hatched May 13,1972, at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., as a part of a research project conducted by Dr. Jim Grier, now an emeritus professor in the biology department at North Dakota State University (NDSU). Ithaca first appeared in his Chahinkapa Zoo habitat in May of 2002. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
