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08/10/2026

Mark your calendars 📅

🎉 Mark your calendars! One Day for STATE is Sept. 10 and the SDSU College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is bringing back 24 Hours | 24 Experiences!

Make a donation to any unit or department within the college on Sept. 10 and you'll be entered to win a unique experience tied to that hour. Any gift amount counts!

✨ New this year: our early morning and early afternoon slots are combined, so donating during 1-1:59, 2-2:59, 3-3:59 or 4-4:59 (a.m. OR p.m.) gets you entered to win one of TWO experiences.

The donation link goes live at midnight and stays open until 11:59:59 p.m. Stay tuned for the link when it drops!

Learn more about all of the experiences here: https://www.sdstate.edu/agriculture-food-environmental-sciences/cafesblog/24-hours-24-experiences-sdsu-agriculture-food-0

07/13/2026

The SDSU/USDA Des Moines District Food Safety Summit will be held on August 6 at the Animal Science Complex in Brookings.

The event will provide participants in the meat and allied industry with information on listeria, allergens, sanitation, and FSIS resources and support.

The cost of the program is $35 per person and includes refreshments, lunch, and printed materials. Additional information will be provided via email after the registration deadline (July 27).

🔗 To register, visit: https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/sdsu/usda-des-moines-district-food-safety-summit

06/26/2026

We’re proud of the work Ramchander does in our department!

From a small farming village in India to the labs of SDSU, Ramchander Nadipelly is turning lived experience into life‑changing virology research. His work in PRRS, organoid modeling and animal health is already earning national recognition and helping protect the producers who inspired his journey. 🌍🔬🐖

Read his full story and see how this grad student is making a world of difference.
➡️ https://www.sdstate.edu/agriculture-food-environmental-sciences/cafesblog/india-brookings-one-grad-students-path-make-world

06/17/2026

The Spring 2026 edition of Growing South Dakota is here.🌱

Dive into fresh stories, new research and learn more about the people shaping agriculture across the state. This issue features an in-depth look at the Agricultural Experiment Station and its six locations across the state, showcases groundbreaking research happening at SDSU and spotlights the students, faculty and staff who are making a difference in South Dakota agriculture.

Read the full digital issue: https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1043&context=growingsd

06/12/2026

SDSU researchers are taking on a fast‑spreading poultry virus with science, innovation, and serious determination. 🧪🐔 Sunil Mor and Tamer Sharafeldin are leading the charge to develop a vaccine against avian metapneumovirus — a major threat to U.S. poultry since early 2024.

Dive into their breakthrough research below! https://www.sdstate.edu/news/2026/06/sdsu-researchers-develop-vaccine-destructive-poultry-virus

04/29/2026

Nutrition is the base for all livestock; our Extension article this week looks at just that.

Feed management is the starting point of a system that rewards informed decisions and magnifies uninformed ones. Producers who use feed informed nutrition models are often able to reduce waste, increase gains, and decrease costs.

04/28/2026

04/23/2026

A bit of fun for Laboratory Professionals Week. Every now and again our stained Histopathology slides make some fun characters. Check out this small collection of interesting slides we've seen.

04/22/2026

Extension Wednesday brought to you by SDSU Extension Sheep & Goats

Check out the article:

Sheep keds (Melophagus ovinus) are blood-sucking external parasites that can significantly impact sheep production.

04/21/2026

It's Medical Laboratory Professionals Week here at the SD ADRDL!

Better care starts with better information. Laboratory professionals help ensure the right diagnosis and treatment, improving outcomes while reducing unnecessary costs. Celebrate their impact this .