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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
Kephart named acting associate director: 12-year forage researcher and "teacher of the year" has accepted new position as Experiment Station administrator [p] 2
Director's comments: People at the controls may change, Cholick says, ways of conducting research may change, but mandate to serve remains. [p] 3
Goal: a variety for any biostress: Winter wheat researcher would like a crystal ball; failing that. he relies on educated guesses to prepare future varieties for producers. [p] 4
The benefits of buffer: Team turns from research to demonstration to show producers the environmental and economic advantages of protected wetlands. [p] 7
And the …
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: Consumers are the ultimate beneficiaries of agricultural research, but how do we convince them of the value of our work? [p] 2
Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm: Questions answered lead to more questions asked. This exchange keeps farm "out front" in agricultural scientific issues. [p] 4
Southeast Farm adds value to swine industry: ·swine research at the station is expanding; latest addition is a hoop barn. [p] 7
The fat little research mouse: Who gets worked up about lab mice anyway? Producers do, when scientists show that mouse and pig have genes for meat quality in common. [p] …
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: the frontline conservationists [p] 1
Cooperative unit [p] 2
Pharming with a PH [p] 5
Well worth the effort [p] 7
China and South Dakota exchange crop information [p] 9
Waging war on biostress [p] 10
Bringing professionalism to childcare [p] 12
The scud's deformities are linked to water [p] 15
Real-world work for engineering students [p] 17
Crop performance testing [p] 19
Students check out job market [p] 20
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 The 'how' and 'what' change, the 'why' is our guide [p] 1
Cross-college research team knows state's cow~calf producers are No. 1. Now they're out to ...Prove it [p] 2
Researchers grooming corns for niche markets: two specialty crops have promise for value-added bonus in South Dakota [p] 4
New varieties boost economy: Development of new plants is a genuine pocketbook issue for state's towns, farms [p] 7
South Dakota has double interest in this research we produce the crop and we are at high risk for the heart disease it can prevent: Soy food research is hot …
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: Blostress: South Dakota's reality, Ag Experiment Station's focus: The new growth chamber room in the Northern Plains Biostress Laboratory is only the latest addition to our arsenal in South Dakota's continuing battle with biostress. [p] 1
High points of 50 years: Antelope Range Station continues its starring role in beef research [p] 2
Local teams spread the word: Team approach to teaching no-till is 'win-win' when farmers join SDSU and agencies to transfer the technology [p] 4
Native plants again find place in the sun: Modern versions of prairie legumes will be marketed for roadside and gamebird plantings …
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 [p] 1
Antelope Station celebrates 50 years of service at field day in September [p] 2
Efficient meat production is goal of two SDSU biotech researchers [p] 4
Advice is to prepare for the weather and know the market before planting wine grapes [p] 6
Researcher expects to solve puzzle of why cattle won't eat leafy spurge [p] 8
Five decades of problems solved, questions answered, at Antelope Range [p] 10
SDSU researcher is re-writing rulebooks for range management [p] 12
Conflicts between work and famlly shrink In a supportive work environment [p] 14
Viewers determine the content …
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: Citizen Input helps set research agenda [p] 1
Calving later, weaning earlier - will it cut wintering costs? [p] 2
IBR protection in cattle starts at the call surface [p] 4
'The plagues are here, Baby' [p] 6
Safflower fits all West River cropping condition but needs a market [p] 8
Biostress research projects go beyond Northern Plains Biostress Lab [p] 10
Sheep can be custom fitted to almost any farm or ranch [p] 12
Economists outline rules for surviving under new farm bill [p] 14
Grain destinations determine producer marketing plans [p] 16
Internet -surfing farmers can …
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: Look at research as a 'continuum of discovery' [p] 1
Efforts to add value to ag products spread across the state [p] 2
Researchers look for ways to Improve sow reproductive efficiency [p] 4
Unique SDSU research documents Intergenerational farm transfer 6
SDSU engineers measure stress on posts designed for cheaper, stronger pole barns [p] 8
Workday for SDSU scientist begins early, ends late [p] 10
SDSU plans futuristic development center for rural South Dakota [p] 12
New 'Ag Center' boosts research, Extension In West River [p] 14
SDSU dedicates new laboratory honoring veteran MIibank cheese makers [p] …
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: NPBL adds new dimension to 108 years of biostress research [p] 1
Biostress research chalks up successes since dedication [p] 2
Blostress Lab contributes to undergraduate student learning [p] 4
SDSU scientists evaluate 'transgenic' crops for farmers [p] 6
No-till can be the best option for land coming.out of CRP [p] 8
Muscle characteristics point to new ways to market pork [p] 10
Biostress research brings new oppol1unltles to South Dakotans [p] 12
SDSU research turns corn co-product into road deicer [p] 14
Scientist seeks ways to lessen dependence on dairy antibiotics [p] 16
SDSU research aims at …
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: We are still pioneers [p] 1
NIRS allows fast, accurate, non-destructive grain analysis [p] 2
Meat snacks are another wayto add value to beef [p] 4
Tailoring a grain marketing plan for highest revenue [p] 6
South Dakota banks in good shape and ready to serve ag [p] 8
Bringing South Dakota State University to you [p] 10
Study seeks best rotations and tillage methods for southeast South Dakota [p] 12
Rough soil surface can double forage yield [p] 14
'Skinny cow disease' poses on-going probleD1 for cattle Industry [p] 16
Risk of E. call 0157:H7 in South …
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: Spirit and dedication to South Dakota [p] 1
Ag Communications: Bridge between research and South Dakotans [p] 2
Agricultural Engineering: Impact on present and future agriculture [p] 3
Animal and Range Sciences: A reputation for excellence; a commitment to South Dakotans [p] 4
Biology/Microbiology: Partnerships speed progress of fundamental research [p] 5
Chemistry/Biochemistry: Increasing agricultural productivity while preserving the environment [p] 6
Dairy Science: Benefits for students, producers, consumers, cows themselves [p] 7
Economics: projects contribute to increased profitability [p] 8
College of Home Economics: Research adds value, improves diets, protects human health [p] 9
Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape …
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: Reflections-one year later [p] 1
Latest wheat scab report has both good and bad news [p] 2
Overfed lakes threaten livestock and recreation [p] 4
Private ponds can support 'customized' sport fishing [p] 6
Ag Museum exhibit features SDSU "giants in science" [p] 8
Tree and shrub research makes McCrory Gardens stunning the year round [p] 10
Satellites and computers guide machinery in precision farming [p] 12
Wildflower research blossoms into 100-acre pharmaceutical truck garden [p] 14
Production traits being traced to genes in cattle herds [p] 16
Pines are drying up the Black Hills [p] 18
Students …
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
Service labs are 'bridges' between researchers and South Dakotans: SDSU analytical laboratories further the development of knowledge and play a vital role in providing valuable information to South Dakotans. [p] 1
Analytical. Services examine a host of plant-animal-mineral material: Analytical Services conducts a wide variety of tests and also acts as a clearing house, directing callers to the proper lab or person on SDSU's campus. [p] 2
Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory supports expansion of animal agriculture: Hundreds of samples arrive at the ADRDL every day. ADRDL tests and research have led to improved animal disease control and have …
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
'The medical consultant arm of South Dakota agriculture: Dr. John Thomson has overseen the expansion of the Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (ADRDL) from the initial dream to the final nail. [p] 1
Facility improvement represents 're-birth' of service potential: The expansion and remodeling of the ADRDL is more than a construction project. The improvement makes the Lab "an important new tool for animal health in South Dakota." [p] 2
'The state is our research laboratory': Hundreds of samples from across South Dakota arrive at the ADRDL every day. Unusual cases set off intensive research into the background, prevention, …
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
Partnerships spur progress and. productivity: The South Dakota Ag Experiment Station boasts a long history of partnerships. Traditional alliances with the Cooperative Extension Service and classroom educators are being augmented by new linkages with business, industry, and government. [p] 1
Modern, efficient dairy facility built as model for farmers: The new Dairy Research and Training Facility gives SDSU access to the latest dairy production technology in an .energy-efficient and labor-saving building. Researchers, students, and dairy producers will all benefit from the new facility. [p] 2
SDSU satellite program serves North American cattle producers: Top beef production experts are bringing their …
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
The better part of communication is listening: Ag Experiment Station Director Fred Cholick plans to communicate by doing a lot of listening. What he hears will help him develop a better understanding of the needs of farmers and ranchers, scientists, and other South Dakotans. [p] 1
New director encourages integrated approach to ag research: All the resources necessary for the production of food and fiber-humans, soil, air, plants, animals-come under the umbrella of agriculture. All these resources will affect the course of SDSU ag research. [p] 2
New approach unlocks secrets of soybean plant: Take scientists from a variety of …
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
Guest Comments: 'New way of doing research' in Northern Plains Biostress Laboratory: Dr. David Hurley delivers an overview of the new integrated research team concept at the NPBL. The team designs allow for quicker reaction and innovative new solutions to agricultural problems. [p] 1
SDSU scientists add a new dimension to research: Biotechnology has become an integral part of research in many agricultural disciplines at SDSU. Five SDSU scientists are actually transferring genes, and over 25 others are using the tools of molecular biology in their work. [p] 2
New SDSU facilities nearing completion: New construction at SDSU did not …
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
Dean's Comments: Dean David A. Bryant reflects on Dr. Ray Moore's career as a teacher and agricultural research leader, and the impact his commitment to "creating opportunities for a lifetime" has had on South Dakota. [p] 1
CRM: it settles differences: Landowners often find themselves locking horns with government and special interest groups over use of natural resources. Coordinated Resource Management (CAM) brings all parties together to work things out as a team. [p] 2
South Dakota: not too cold for cattle: A common perception among second party investors is that South Dakota winters are too cold to feed cattle …
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: Looking back to the future: Twenty years ago Ray Moore sat down to write his first "Comments" column as the director of the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. Now, in his last column, he takes time to look back and to look ahead. [p] 1
Ray Moore reflects on changes in farming in ag research: Ray Moore has seen tremendous changes in farming and in rural life during his 38 years at SDSU, and he believes that more changes in agriculture are inevitable in the years to come. [p] 2
Once in a lifetime weather: Long-standing South Dakota …
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
Dean's comments: Standing at the door to the future [p] 3
Director's comments: Making the connections [p] 4
Century-old quest for knowledge brought about biostress laboratory [p] 6
Department head comments: Breaking the barriers [p] 10
Department head comments: Accelerating success [p] 12
Department head comments: Expanding our resources [p] 14
Department head comments: Building bridges [p] 15
Department head comments: Sharpening the focus [p] 17
Department head comments: Interaction of stress and animal health [p] 18
The NPB: A powerful new tool in biostress research [p] 20
The complexities of biostress [p] 22
The long battle with biostress [p] …
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: Who should pay for new variety development? [p] 1
Putting the information into your hands [p] 2
Stresses on wheat attacked from many angles [p] 5
Wheat research team in spotlight for freeze-resistance breakthrough [p] 8
Northern Plains Biostress Lab on track; dedication September 17 [p] 10
Ag land values holding strong [p] 12
What's the weather today? [p] 14
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
Special Issue: College of Agriculture & Biological Sciences 1993 Calendar
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: Bright spots in 'the year of biostress' [p] 1
Plant stress research puts 'answers' in your fields [p] 2
Horticultural research seeks to widen your choices [p] 4
Animal stress research tied to 'making a living' [p] 5
Human stress research seeks to improve 'quality of life' [p] 8
105th Annual Report: July 1, 1991, to June 30, 1992
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: Field days: lots of visiting goes on [p] 1
Oats research: livestock feed, cash crop, cereal in the morning [p] 2
Flax: just what the doctor may order [p] 5
SDSU 'Vet Lab' breakthroughs: farmers saving millions of dollars [p] 6
Super Chief: tomato on the fast track [p] 9
Oilseeds research: more than better beans [p] 10
What if we all switch to sustainable ag tomorrow? [p] 12
Biostress research highlights [p] 16
Northern Plains Biostress Laboratory: a· powerful new tool for future research [p] 18
Cheese: steam-stripping the fat away [p] 20
South Dakota Farm And Home Research, Special Issue: Agricultural Experiment Station Field Stations, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm And Home Research, Special Issue: Agricultural Experiment Station Field Stations, South Dakota State University
South Dakota Farm and Home Research: 1949 -1998
Director's comments: A short distance [p] 1
Cottonwood Range and Livestock Research Station: 'In the heart of South Dakota rangeland' [p] 2
Southeast Research Farm: Link between lab and field
Northeast Research Station: Research 'next door'
Antelope Range and Livestock Research Station: These cattle went to college [p] 8
Research stations: Getting there from here [p] 11
Central Crops and Soils Research Station: If it grows at Highmore [p] 12
Dakota lakes Research Farm : 'Good' and 'bad' years in one [p] 15
West River Research & Extension Center: 'Team approach' [p] 18
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: What's missing? Water resources in South Dakota have not been developed to the degree once anticipated. The debate over what's missing still goes on. [p] 2
South Dakota's water history and its future: In a special report for Farm & Home Research, Governor Mickelson sheds light on the long and winding history of water projects on the Missouri River. [p] 6
Three prize USDA water projects start on the land: Nationwide competition for research dollars is fierce, but because of South Dakota's efforts in water quality research, funding for highly prized projects is available to SDSU scientists. [p] …
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 …