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South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998
Director's comments: Adding to the_ toolbox Some technologies are old and well used. Biotechnology will become a comfortable and handy tool as we adapt it to our specific South Dakota needs. [p] 2
Women in ag Society tends to picture farmers and ranchers strictly as men, but it's time for that perception to change. A survey indicates that farm and ranch women are making a significant contribution to South Dakota agriculture. [p] 3
Retained ownership A group of South Dakota cow-calf producers tries something new: keeping control of their steers in the feedlot and learning new risks, new marketing techniques--and …
South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998
Director's comments: Will the secret be told? Agricultural research may be the best-kept secret in South Dakota. We publicize research results as much as we can, but if you have more questions, come and ask. [p] 2
Fight fire with fire Prescribed burning can be a cheap and effective tool in managing wildfires in the Black Hills. Each prescription is unique and requires detailed planning. [p] 3
The one that got away Even a well managed fire can get out of control if weather conditions change too fast. The McVey prescribed burn became Black Hills Horse Creek fire when nature …
South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998
Director's comments Our special guest for this issue is SDSU President Robert Wagner, with some words of welcome to the NPBL ground breaking. [p] 2
The basics of biostress What is biostress? And how will the new laboratory fight it? Insights into the nature of the problems the NPBL was created to solve. [p] 3
Relationship building equips biostress building To outfit the new Biostress Laboratory with the finest new equipment, new funding relationships with foundations and corporations must be formed. [p] 6
Breaking the boundaries Cooperative research is the key as the NPBL presents new opportunities to interdisciplinary teams …
South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm And Home Research, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998
Leaving home Long-time Plant Science Department leader challenges scientists and public to work together in protecting our soil and water resources. [p] 2
Neither one nor the other Chances are that you measure "success" by a combination-a successful family lite and economic soundness in your farm operation. [p] 3
The 'treasured exception' Sometimes, an animal that doesn't fit the mold can.tell us more about all animals, even us, than any "average" critter could. [p] 7
Life in the old tree yet: Most windbreaks are past their prime but cleaning up the weeds gives them more years [p] 10
No other …