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)
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)
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Will play the power forward for us, and at 6'1" brings a little bit of -- I don't know if a woman likes to have broad shoulders. I'm not something that they really like to be labeled. But she brings a little bit of strength and just a good size into the middle for us, as well. So we're excited about blending those five women into our team. I love freshmen. I think freshmen bring out the teacher in any Coach. I love the youthful enthusiasm. If you read Pat Riley's book, he talked about the rise... (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Regents to discuss DSU major in technical communication Oct 13, 2009
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. Items up for discussion on Thursday include issuing student organization awards for BHSU and SDSM... (Madison Daily Leader, 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
SDSU specialists suggest using wheat in crop rotations (2) Oct 4, 2009
BROOKINGS, S.D. Corn and soybean producers making plans for their 2009 crops should consider the advantages of including wheat acres in their rotations, South Dakota State University specialists said. SDSU small grains pathologist Jeff Stein said statistics show farmers in southeastern South Dakota have been growing more wheat in recent years, probably in response to higher prices. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Landowners advised: Consider wind-energy development Oct 2, 2009
Sahr spoke to about 50 people who attended the "Wind Energy and Your Farm" meeting after presentations from Jeff Rud, an East River power supply specialist; Steve Wegman of the S.D. Wind Energy Association; and Matt Bult of the S.D. Wind Application Center at South Dakota State University. Rud provided information about the history and current operations of East River Electric as a wholesale provider of electricity to rural electric co-ops. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
School of Mines turnaround leads surge in enrollment at state schools Oct 2, 2009
Enrollment was up at the University of South Dakota, South Dakota State University, Dakota State University and Black Hills State University. Northern State University was the only school with a decline, a drop of 133 students, or 4. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
DSU notes 2.91% enrollment increase Oct 2, 2009
South Dakota State University is up 3. 18 percent to 12,376 students. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
4-H Week marked with open house Oct 1, 2009
To volunteer or join a Pennington County 4-H Club, call Tana Clark, 4-H/YD Educator at South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension, Pennington County at 394-2188 or e-mail. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lila Wollmann Sep 30, 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 Sep 30, 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)
Wind power could create thousands of jobs12:39 pm | (No comments posted.) Sep 30, 2009
Vice president is Kevin Kephart, vice president for research and dean of the graduate school at South Dakota State University. Secretary-treasurer is Toby Crow from the Associated General Contractors of South Dakota. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Grazing school teaches producers management techniques Sep 26, 2009
Instructors ranging from South Dakota State University faculty to USDA specialists to producers like Rasmussen were available to help. Kyle Schell, South Dakota Extension range management coordinator, said producers learn the most from field observations like the paddock test. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Staber,Palzewic// Sep 26, 2009
with a bachelor's degree in biology, a 1984 graduate of South Dakota State University, Brookings, with a master's degree in biology and chemistry, and a graduate of the University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion, with a bachelor's and M.D. in medicine. She completed internships at St. Luke's/Presbyterian and St. Joseph hospitals in Denver, Colo. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Be prepared for flu, not alarmed Sep 25, 2009
South Dakota State University had confirmed cases early in September and Stevens High School officials had to put an end to rumors there was a serious outbreak there. And just the other day, a teacher and several second-grade students at the Lone Man School near Oglala were confirmed to have the virus. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
9/24/2009, 1:20am Live Like Marty Kranz event to be held Sep 25, 2009
Published: Thursday, September 24, 2009 1:20 AM CDT Former Watertown High School and South Dakota State University football standout Marty Kranz made a big impression on almost everyone he met before a medical condition cut his life tragically short on July 14, 2008. Family and friends of Kranz are doing their part to keep his memory alive and will hold the inaugural fundraising event for the Marty Kranz Scholarship and Grant on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Matt and Judy Kranz residence at 2137 20th... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Williams, Christensen wed Sep 25, 2009
The bride is a graduate of Madison High School and South Dakota State University. She is a teacher at MHS. The bridegroom is a graduate of Chester High School and is employed at Ttric and also Fp. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Teacher Hall of Fame reveals more nominees Sep 24, 2009
Bett Vernon graduated with a BA from South Dakota State University in 1972. While in graduate school at Memphis State University, she taught at Kingsbury High School. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Wind energy workshop set for area farmers Sep 22, 2009
Workshop speakers will be Jeff Rud of East River Electric; Steve Wegman, S.D. Wind Energy Association; and Mike Twedt, South Dakota State University, Wind Application Center. The panel will also include Bob Sahr, attorney and former PUC commissioner. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Sustainability speaker series continues at BHSU Sep 22, 2009
Thursday, Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. Meier 204: Karl Schmidt of South Dakota State University will speak on the Transition Movement, a grass-roots movement that has the goal of shifting what it calls the current unsustainable culture to one that is sustainable. Schmidt has led sustainability-related study trips to Poland and Brazil and has taught environmental history at SDSU.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Wiping of Tears presentation Tuesday Sep 22, 2009
Iron Cloud-Two Dogs has a master s degree in counseling and human resources from South Dakota State University. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
9/21/2009, 12:44am Three former athletes, coach inducted into WHS Hall of Fame Sep 22, 2009
Norberg was an Class AAAll-State football and basketball player for the Arrows, who later had a notable career as a point guard at South Dakota State University. He not only played only a state championship basketball team for the Arrows - he was a freshman on Watertowns 1992 Class AA champions - but also coached the Arrows to the 2008 state title. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Award-winning research studies weed/corn competition (3) Sep 20, 2009
In other words, if you think the weed is growing more quickly than the corn, that may be because as this research suggests it is, South Dakota State University weed scientist Sharon Clay said. That study won a prestigious award for Clay and her co-authors, USDA-ARS scientist David Horvath and Danny Llewellyn, the sub-program leader of genomics and plant development at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Australia. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
SDSU Beef Bowl is Sept. 19 (23) Sep 15, 2009
BROOKINGS, S.D. - The 43rd annual South Dakota State University Beef Bowl is scheduled for Sept. 19 at Coughlin-Alumni Stadium on the SDSU campus in Brookings, S.D.. The SDSU Department of Animal and Range Sciences will host a barbecue from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. just south of the stadium. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
The DakotaDome turns 30 Sep 15, 2009
"On Saturday night, we had a football game between South Dakota State University and Minnesota State-Mankato that began at 11 p.m. at finished at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning. After SDSU lost the game, the SDSU coach told a reporter that he thought the Jacks played better on Saturday night than on Sunday.". Although much has changed in the DakotaDome over the past 30 years, current USD Athletic Director Joel Nielsen said the original goal of the building has not. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Two Jackrabbits earn MVFC player of the week honors Sep 14, 2009
BROOKINGS South Dakota State University football players Derek Domino and Kyle Harris have been honored by the Missouri Valley Football Conference for their performances in the nationally ranked Jackrabbits' 44-6 victory over Georgia Southern in Saturday s season opener. Domino, a junior linebacker from Spring Lake Park, Minn. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BHSU professor teaches and plays jazz Sep 14, 2009
His parents both taught at South Dakota State University, and his mother, Ruth, had been a professional orchestra musician. Royer himself started playing in rock bands as a youngster in Huron, then in Brookings, where he finished high school and SDSU.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Workshop offers info about fighting pine beetles, wildfire Sep 14, 2009
The morning program is hosted by the South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service, the South Dakota Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry and the South Dakota Tree Farm Committee. For more information, call Engelskirger at 341-0875 or John Ball, SDSU, 605-688-4737. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Producers may be considering grazing alfalfa in drought areas (3) Sep 13, 2009
Before opening the gate, it is important to consider the health of the alfalfa and livestock, says Vance Owens, forage research agronomist for South Dakota State University. he question comes up every time we have areas in drought do producers go out and clip it off or do they graze to get some re-growth going, Owens said. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
College Football: Jacks smother Georgia Southern (86) Sep 13, 2009
The South Dakota State University defense recorded nine sacks and kept Georgia Southern out of the end zone, while the Jackrabbit offense put up 31 second-half points to roll to a 44-6 victory Saturday at Coughlin-Alumni Stadium. The 21st-ranked Jackrabbits played their season opener in front of a Cereal Bowl-record crowd of 12,354. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
SDSU names 2009 Eminent Farmers and Homemakers Sep 13, 2009
BROOKINGS, S.D. - South Dakota State University named farmers from Lake and Haakon counties as South Dakota's Eminent Farmers for 2009, and named homemakers from Brookings and Lake counties as the 2009 Eminent Homemakers. SDSU chose Ronald Alverson of Wentworth, S.D., and Larry Gabriel of Quinn, S.D., as Eminent Farmers, and honored Rae Jean Gee of Brookings, S.D., and Mildred "Millie" Gross of Madison, S.D., as this year's Eminent Homemakers. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
More than $1 million in Vucurevich grants give boost to area organizations Sep 12, 2009
Partners Investing in Nursing s Future (PIN) -- The John T. Vucurevich Foundation will match 230,000 of a 250,000 grant over two years in funding from PIN. The two-year grant will fund Prepare and Retain, a collaborative effort among Rapid City Regional Hospital, South Dakota State University and The University of South Dakota West River nursing programs. PIN, is a national initiative from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Northwest Health Foundation to help address the long-term... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Improving Hardiness In Grapes: Research Probes Day Length Sensing Sep 10, 2009
Garris, ARS molecular biologist Christopher Owens, James Luby of the University of Minnesota, and Anne Fennel of South Dakota State University want to identify genes for day length sensitivity in V. riparia. The researchers crossed V. riparia with Seyval, a hybrid grape insensitive to day length. (Science Daily)
Medicine wheel model for nutrition shows promise for control of type 2 diabetes Sep 10, 2009
In a study published in the September 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers from the South Dakota State University, Brookings, report that a culturally-sensitive educational program based on the Medicine Wheel Model for Nutrition shows promise in changing dietary patterns in an American Indian population and impacting glycemic control ... Writing in the article, Kendra K. Kattelmann, PhD, RD, Professor and Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics, Nutrition,... (EurekAlert!)
Defense projects with ties to School of Mines, other state schools get nod in Senate committee Sep 10, 2009
The School of Mines is partnering with South Dakota State University and two other South Dakota-based companies on this project. South Dakota State University ... South Dakota State University -- Accelerated Materials Development for Army Cannon Systems -- 3 million. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
POE: Brummel closes in on Player of the Year Sep 9, 2009
A disastrous three-putt on the final green, though, resulted in a second-place finish behind young Brian Wynia of Sioux Falls, a South Dakota State University golfer. Next came a tie for fifth in the Landsmeer Classic, Brummel's home course. (Sioux City Journal)
Brookings food co-op meeting planned Sep 9, 2009
Dakota Rural Action said the gathering is for farmers and food producers, and starts at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Briggs Library on the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings. The founder of the Oklahoma Food Co-op will share his experience connecting food producers to local consumers through the use of an online food co-op similar to the one set to launch in eastern South Dakota. (Sioux City Journal)
New DSU faculty hired Sep 9, 2009
She earned her bachelor's degree from South Dakota State University. Prior to coming to DSU, Noteboom was an instructor of business at USD.. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Oral leases renew automatically Sept. 1 (22) Sep 8, 2009
BROOKINGS, S.D. - Oral farm leases will renew automatically for the next growing season on Sept. 1, unless written notice of intent to terminate or modify the existing lease is given before Sept. 1, a South Dakota State University specialist said. South Dakota Cooperative Extension farm financial management specialist Burton Pflueger said any lease that renews automatically carries the same terms and conditions as the existing lease. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Denver Broncos Secure Practice Squad Sep 7, 2009
Erickson (6-foot-5, 286 pounds) is a first-year player from South Dakota State University who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on April 28, 2008. He spent his rookie season on Denvers practice squad. (BroncosUpdate.com)
Hoppers swarm through area gardens Sep 7, 2009
The 'hopper infestation seems to be worse on the east and south sides of Rapid City and on the prairies around the Black Hills, according to Rick Abrahamson, a horticulture educator with the South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service in Rapid City. "It all depends on where you're at," said Abrahamson, who has fielded calls from gardeners about the 'hoppers. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
S.D. farmers worry about early frost Sep 7, 2009
"It doesn't have to actually frost for cold weather to have an impact," said Bob Hall, crop specialist at South Dakota State University. "Even an extended period of cool days and nights can change yields and lower test weights.". (Sioux City Journal)
Poor graduation rates plague area colleges (1826) Sep 7, 2009
Colleges statewide have also struck agreements with South Dakota State University, which has a 53 percent graduation rate, and the University of South Dakota, 48 percent, so nursing students can earn general education credits at local colleges and then transfer into the USD and SDSU nursing programs. The graduation numbers are counted toward SDSU and USD, Schallenkamp said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Publication addresses animal health issues in ‘natural’ programs (2) Sep 6, 2009
BROOKINGS, S.D. A new publication from South Dakota State University Extension discusses animal health issues to pay attention to when raising cattle for the natural beef market. SDSU Extension Extra 11020, Raising Cattle Naturally The Significance of Animal Health is available online at this link. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Social Scene Sep 3, 2009
Jeremy graduated from Fairmont High School in 1994, attended South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, and then joined the United States Navy as a sonar technician, serving from 1996 to 2000. He graduated from Minnesota State University-Mankato in 2003 with a bachelors degree in exercise science and then attended the masters program in cardiac rehab. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Five Games of the Women's Basketball Schedule Announced Sep 1, 2009
GAME 1 - NOV. 13 AT SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, 5 p.m. South Dakota State University, located in Brooking, S.D., finished the 2008-09 season with 32-3 overall record, its best mark in school history, and a 17-1 record in Summit League action. The Jackrabbits won the Summit League Tournament Championship to earn their first berth into the NCAA Tournament at the Division I level. (Gozags.com)
Panel offers marketing advice (29) Sep 1, 2009
The panel included Vince Boddiker, owner of Midwest Grain Marketing; Brian Hoops, president of Midwest Market Solutions; Keith Mockler, local field adviser for Monsanto; and Jerry Warmann, South Dakota State University Extension economist. Being profitable in the future means knowing exact production costs, which helps producers know when to "pull the trigger" and sell the crop, said Boddiker. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Kindergarten boom challenges schools Sep 1, 2009
Half of the state's population now lives within 62 miles of Interstate 29, said Mike McCurry, extension sociologist at South Dakota State University. And if it weren't for Sioux Falls, the state's population would be shrinking. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Ash from turning ethanol co-product to gas makes good fertilizer (23) Aug 31, 2009
BROOKINGS, S.D. - The ash left over from turning dried distillers grains with solubles into a gas has potential use as a fertilizer, South Dakota State University research suggests. But working with the material is messy. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Marathoners take a hop, skip and a jump for charity Aug 31, 2009
The South Dakota State University School of Nursing students ran a half-marathon in Spearfish earlier this summer to benefit CASA and heard about the Club for Boys run at the Runner's Shop. "I just started on a whim," Volk said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rooted in 1970 Rushmore protest, demonstrators renew land claims Aug 30, 2009
South Dakota State University journalism professor Jack Getz, a Journal reporter who covered the event, said Brightman calmly led the group away from that path. I consider Lehman Brightman a national civil rights pioneer, Getz said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
SDSU Extension offers horse owners seminar (1) Aug 30, 2009
Speakers include Rebecca Bott, South Dakota State University Extension equine specialist, and Extension educators Jeff Lounsbery, John Keimig and Leah Burnison. May 19 is the date scheduled for the seminar in Hutchinson County. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Vet's Corner: Planning for spring calving today will pay off (2) Aug 30, 2009
The South Dakota State University Diagnostic Lab has confirmed Clostridium perfringens type A.. We now routinely include this vaccine in our pre-calving vaccinations. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Gross, Alverson are SDSU honorees Aug 29, 2009
Both an Eminent Farmer and an Eminent Homemaker, recognized by South Dakota State University, are from Lake County this year. Each year, two homemakers and two farmers are recognized. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Football season never ends for Neb. family Aug 29, 2009
"We just play a lot of football all the time. There's always someone over. Cousins or friends are always over," said Mark, a Sioux City East graduate who was a tight end and kicker for a couple of years at South Dakota State University before injuries ended his collegiate career. But he never quit playing football. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Larry Gabriel gets SDSU ag honor Aug 28, 2009
Former South Dakota state Agriculture Secretary Larry Gabriel of Quinn has been named one of two Eminent Farmers for the year by South Dakota State University. The other winner is Ronald Alverson of Wentworth. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Track and field: Former Yellow Jacket coach Long hired at SDSU Aug 27, 2009
South Dakota State University and head coach Rod DeHaven announced Tyg Long as the latest addition to the Jackrabbit track and field team as the throws coach. Before signing with the Jacks, Long worked as the throws coach at Black Hills State University where he developed one of the premier throw programs in the nation at the NAIA level. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Langford Volleyball, Cross Country Set For Openers Aug 27, 2009
Gone via graduation is six-time letterwinner Josie Oakland, who plans to run at South Dakota State University this fall, and seventh grader Tess Williams is the only girl runner this fall. "It will be different on the girls' side this year, but Tess ran this summer and has looked up to Josie and been around older girls that have run. I think it will be a fun year." Olson said the squad is focusing on getting some miles in during preseason workouts. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
