DSU Dept. of Agriculture and Technical Studies

02/01/2020

It's great to have all of these kids on campus today for Roughrider Judging! Good luck to all the 4-H and FFA kids! The DSU Ag Club hosts this annual contest.

01/31/2020

Registration is open for the Costa Rica Study Tour! The deadline to register is February 7. If you're interested, please contact [email protected] to get the registration link (email and information is too much text for Facebook). :)

01/31/2020

Thanks to Morgan Okke, Owen Gustafson, Jalen Lane, Keenan Pierce, Colbey Steeke, and Taylyn Koenig for helping out with Jefferson Mini Lessons today! We had 22 kids (3rd, 4th, and 5th graders) join us this morning to learn about agriculture and have a bit of fun in the arena roping, running the barrels, and visiting the goats! We sincerely appreciate these collegiate volunteers for helping make this visit a success!

01/07/2020

If you sign up to go on the study tour to Costa Rica, you can see in person how pineapples and cacao are grown! It's interesting to learn about agriculture in a different environment outside of North Dakota!
https://sweetandsavory.co/certain-food-grown/

01/03/2020

The DSU DATS Newsletter is hot off the presses! Hope you enjoy this glimpse into the department's activities since September. Happy New Year!

01/03/2020

Kyle Wells, who graduated in May 2012 with a B.S. in Agricultural Studies and a Business/Marketing option, has an EP out TODAY called "Land For Sale." Check out Kyle Wells Music and take a listen! It is available on all major streaming services and the Apple/iTunes store. Congratulations, Kyle! (Photo courtesy Kyle Wells Music page)

12/31/2019

DSU Arenas | Dickinson State University

The Ag Department and Indoor Arena will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Happy New Year! Open Public Riding in the Indoor Arena is Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7-10 a.m. MT. New arena use forms will be needed for the 2020 calendar year. Waiver forms can be completed in the office or you can print them out online and bring them into the office: https://dickinsonstate.edu/academics/fields-of-study/agriculture-and-technical-studies/dsu-arenas/

DSU arenas are primarily used for the DSU Men's and Women's Rodeo Teams. The arenas are available for public use on a limited basis.

12/20/2019

Congratulations to our graduates on commencement day!

Amanda Gleich - B.S. in Agricultural Studies with an option in Integrated Ranch Management (not pictured)
Trevor Gress - Farm and Ranch Management Certificate (not pictured)
Garret Leland - A.S. in Agricultural Sales and Service with an option in Production Agriculture
Ty Nordby - B.S. in Agricultural Studies with an option in Integrated Ranch Management
Rosie Pope - Bachelor of University Studies with an Equine minor (not pictured)
Jacob Tanata - A.S. in Agricultural Sales and Service with a Production Agriculture option

We applaud these students for their commitment to education and for earning their degrees! Kudos to all of you! You are now alumni of the DSU Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies and always welcome to return for a visit!

Winter Commencement was held in Stickney Auditorium of May Hall on Friday, December 20, 2019.

Congratulations to our graduates on commencement day!

Amanda Gleich - B.S. in Agricultural Studies with an option in Integrated Ranch Management (not pictured)
Trevor Gress - Farm and Ranch Management Certificate (not pictured)
Garret Leland - A.S. in Agricultural Sales and Service with an option in Production Agriculture
Ty Nordby - B.S. in Agricultural Studies with an option in Integrated Ranch Management
Rosie Pope - Bachelor of University Studies with an Equine minor (not pictured)
Jacob Tanata - A.S. in Agricultural Sales and Service with a Production Agriculture option

We applaud these students for their commitment to education and for earning their degrees! Kudos to all of you! You are now alumni of the DSU Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies and always welcome to return for a visit!

Winter Commencement was held in Stickney Auditorium of May Hall on Friday, December 20, 2019.

12/19/2019

The department celebrated the completion of the senior capstone projects with "Senior Coffee" (and cake and ice cream!) yesterday. Congratulations, Michelle Fitterer, Taylyn Koenig, and Amanda Gleich on wrapping up your senior capstone projects! It's a great Christmas gift, undoubtedly, to be done with it! :)

12/19/2019

Congratulations to Taylyn Koenig, Amanda Gleich, and Michelle Fitterer for completing their senior capstone projects! Each completed their research paper, poster, and oral presentation! We are proud of what they have accomplished!

12/19/2019

Want to learn about another culture? Want to learn about the coffee you drink and the chocolate you eat (plus much more)? Do you have a sense of adventure?

Learn about agriculture, biodiversity, and eco-tourism! Experience the beauty and culture of Costa Rica from May 19-31, 2020!

The photo shows more detailed information on the study tour itinerary to Costa Rica in May 2020. It is an excellent opportunity to travel with friends and experience the excitement and enrichment of traveling abroad. Dr. King has been to six different countries and one of them was Costa Rica! He said Costa Rica was his favorite to visit – the people are nice, the country is beautiful, and there is so much to see in terms of agriculture and landscape! He also said if you like good food and good coffee, Costa Rica gets a thumbs up!

12/06/2019

On Saturday, December 7, two of our alumni will be performing at "Outside the Barrel" with Flint Rasmussen at Cowboy Christmas in Las Vegas! Congratulations to Beni Paulson '99 and Jerilyn Wiseman '19 of Breaking Eight for having this opportunity again in 2019!

(Photo courtesy of Breaking Eight. This photo was taken in 2018 in Las Vegas.)

12/05/2019

DSU, the Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies, and the DSU Rodeo Team is cheering on our graduate, Cameron Morman, as he begins competing TONIGHT at his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo! Good Luck, Cameron!

12/03/2019

2019-20 Wish Your Way North Dakota: Chris Kubal - Make-A-Wish Foundation

One of our former ag students, Chris Kubal, was selected as a Make-A-Wish Hero! As a Make-a-Wish Hero, he needs to meet a fundraising goal. On this #GivingTuesday, please consider donating to a worthy cause!
https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR?px=5048402&fr_id=3439&pg=personal&fbclid=IwAR0ay0fSRNR2u_RU__rtdVxTBkNeZR-2xu0AudC1T7RyQK2OaIvVXBYJEeM#.XebfDOipGUl

12/03/2019

Glen Ullin's Cameron Morman qualifies for National Finals Rodeo

We are so proud of standout DSU Rodeo Athlete Cameron Morman as he heads to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo!
https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/sports/Glen-Ullins-Cameron-Morman-qualifies-for-National-Finals-Rodeo--565706621.html?fbclid=IwAR1WwN3LDZpZx332Tbyyh-pOFbFbtUWTufmxl0ZTKnCc2otnKK8vZbuhAzE

(You can watch the NFR on the Wrangler Network https://wranglernetwork.com/ if you don't have the cable channel. The NFR is December 5-14, 2019.)

It's the biggest rodeo in the world and it starts on Thursday.

11/29/2019

Congratulations to Heidi Uecker-Schmidt on being named national vice president of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association! Heidi graduated from DSU in December 2006 with a B.S. in Biology and was a rodeo athlete. (The Dickinson Press, November 27, 2019)

11/27/2019

Three seniors present capstone projects at eighth annual Opportunities in Agriculture event - Dickinson State University News

Our 8th Annual Opportunities in Agriculture event was a success!
http://bit.ly/2XPBBk7

The eighth annual Opportunities in Agriculture event, sponsored by the Dickinson State University (DSU) Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies, was held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. The event is an opportunity for DSU students to visit with area vendors, present their senior capstone pr...

11/25/2019

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here! The DSU Rodeo Team starts selling Christmas trees TODAY! For those of you who enjoy a tradition of decorating your tree after Thanksgiving dinner is finished, you'll be able to do that this year! Please support the DSU Rodeo Team by purchasing a beautiful frasier fir, balsam fir, or white pine!

11/25/2019

Congratulations to Jon Leadbetter on his election to the North Dakota Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Jon will represent District 5 (Wells, Foster, Kidder, Stutsman, Logan, and McIntosh counties). Jon graduated with an A.S. in Agricultural Sales and Service with an Agriculture Business Management option and a Bachelor of University Studies in May 2016. It's always great to hear news of our graduates making an impact!

11/25/2019

On Friday, November 22, 2019, Annika G. Plummer, Administrative Secretary of the DSU Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies, graduated from the Rural Leadership North Dakota program as a member of Class VIII! Rural Leadership North Dakota is an 18-month dynamic leadership development program designed for men and women who are dedicated to strengthening the agriculture community, their community, and the state of North Dakota for the future. RLND's mission is to "prepare and develop effective leaders to strengthen rural North Dakota." Dickinson State University generously sponsored her participation in the RLND program. Congratulations, Annika! https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/RLND/rural-leadership-north-dakota (Pictured with Lynette Flage, NDSU Extension)

11/22/2019

Thanks to Nathanial A. Barrera for writing an article about Opportunities in Agriculture in The Dickinson Press! (The Dickinson Press, Friday, November 22, 2019, www.thedickinsonpress.com)

11/22/2019

DSU Dept. of Agriculture and Technical Studies's cover photo

11/22/2019

Thanks to Dr. Kevin Sedivec of NDSU for being a guest lecturer in RNG 236 - Introduction to Range Management today!

11/21/2019

The DSU Collegiate Farm Bureau Club hosted Dr. Gary Sides on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, to talk about food! "Eat this. Don't eat that! Could it be any more confusing?" The event was free and open to the public.

The DSU Collegiate Farm Bureau Club hosted Dr. Gary Sides on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, to talk about food! "Eat this. Don't eat that! Could it be any more confusing?" The event was free and open to the public.

11/21/2019

The 8th Annual Opportunities in Agriculture event was held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at the Biesiot Activities Center in Dickinson. Thank you to the 17 businesses and agencies that participated in the career fair portion of the event! Three seniors presented their senior capstone experiences: Taylyn Koenig (Beef Calf Morbidity and Mortality Rates from Dry Lot and Rangeland Calving Systems), Michelle Fitterer (The Effects of Forage Types, Storage Method, and Time on Nutrient Composition) and Amanda Gleich (Prevalence of Internal Parasites in Horses Within Different Environments and Management Scenarios). The keynote speaker, Chris Adams, did a great job explaining his personal experiences with succession planning (he's 4th generation on the farm) and expanding their farming operations to an export market. It was a very successful and productive afternoon!

The 8th Annual Opportunities in Agriculture event was held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at the Biesiot Activities Center in Dickinson. Thank you to the 17 businesses and agencies that participated in the career fair portion of the event! Three seniors presented their senior capstone experiences: Taylyn Koenig (Beef Calf Morbidity and Mortality Rates from Dry Lot and Rangeland Calving Systems), Michelle Fitterer (The Effects of Forage Types, Storage Method, and Time on Nutrient Composition) and Amanda Gleich (Prevalence of Internal Parasites in Horses Within Different Environments and Management Scenarios). The keynote speaker, Chris Adams, did a great job explaining his personal experiences with succession planning (he's 4th generation on the farm) and expanding their farming operations to an export market. It was a very successful and productive afternoon!

11/20/2019

Today's a big day for the Ag Department! Join us from Noon-5 p.m. MT at our 8th Annual Opportunities in Agriculture event and then at 7:00 p.m. for Collegiate Farm Bureau Club's guest presenter, Dr. Sides, on food! You won't want to miss it!

11/20/2019

Hoeven: Dakota Carrier Network CEO Named to New FCC Agriculture Task Force to Connect American Farmers | U.S. Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota

The DSU Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies is so proud of our 2018 Alumni Fellow, Seth Arndorfer '95. Seth has been appointed to the Federal Communication Commission's Agriculture Task Force! https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-dakota-carrier-network-ceo-named-to-new-fcc-agriculture-task-force-to-connect-american-farmers?fbclid=IwAR2rUr7ptvqHtx7UT3X0gBTXiOMUzscSSRnFMEzwZZ_2RCO4NkFEAC6p2sk

The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota

11/19/2019

A reminder that tomorrow evening, Wed., Nov. 20, will feature an informative presentation on what to eat by Dr. Gary Sides! Attend Opportunities in Agriculture and then head to the Dr. Sides presentation tomorrow evening!

11/19/2019

The 8th Annual Opportunities in Agriculture event is TOMORROW, Wednesday, Nov. 20! Please join us! The event is free to the public, and everyone is welcome! We have 16 participating in the career fair portion of the event and three seniors presenting their senior capstone projects. There will also be homemade desserts along with coffee!

11/19/2019

RNG 236 Jeopardy

Jeopardy - with host (and lab teacher) Jen Obrigewitch - is back for RNG 236 - Introduction to Range Management! Learning should be fun and interesting, and Jen does a great job in introducing different ways to learn about range plants.

11/14/2019

Friends for a Lifetime

Thanks to the DSU Heritage Foundation for writing this nice article about three of our ag students, Carlie Bowditch, Sam Halstengard, and Alyssa Mutschelknaus, and their friendship that blossomed here at DSU and in the Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies!
https://dsuheritagefoundation.tumblr.com/post/189061287406/friends-for-a-lifetime?fbclid=IwAR2N728oHSzdSCimG1PI_zjobAXEdLqy0t1aQnrGZ8iXqfwsdSSyF3V35Is

11/14/2019

Yesterday, Toby Stroh's class was learning about animal reproduction. Nice to see such a full class!

11/14/2019

The DSU Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies was proud to host the Leadership Dickinson group on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Dr. Chip Poland was pleased to visit with this group of young leaders from the community.

11/12/2019

Congratulations to Brandon Ledahl on being named the Defensive Scout of the Week! Brandon is a freshman in the Ag Department.

11/12/2019

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) is coming up in just a few weeks, and the excitement is building! The DSU Rodeo Team is again doing an NFR Fantasy Pool to raise money for the team. Entries must be postmarked by Nov. 27, so be sure to get your entry in right away!

11/08/2019

Join the DSU Collegiate Farm Bureau Club on Wednesday, November 20, at 7:00 p.m. for an informational presentation on food from Dr. Gary Sides.

11/07/2019

Dickinson State University

Welding workforce training is now in Dickinson!

We're incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to serve the region we call home. Take a moment to look at the welding training unit that arrived on campus just last week and how we celebrated the newest program coming to Dickinson State! A huge 'thank you' to those that helped to make it possible, including TrainND, BSC, the DSU Dept. of Agriculture and Technical Studies and the DSU Heritage Foundation. #discoverdsu
bit.ly/2NrTNNu

11/05/2019

Dr. Poland is in Canada on a recruiting trip this week!

Tuesday, November 5: Regina See Your Future Fair at the Queensbury Convention Centre from 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 6: Weyburn Career Fair at the Weyburn Comprehensive School from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 7: Estevan Career Fair at the Estevan Comprehensive School from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

If you know of any Canadian students who would benefit from a visit with Chip, please send them his way!

11/05/2019

Dr. Poland is in Canada on a recruiting trip this week, and he was fortunate to meet up with Carlie Bowditch, an alumna of our department, during his stop in Regina! Thanks to Carlie for the picture! (Carlie graduated with a B.S. in Agricultural Studies with a Business/Marketing option and a minor in Leadership Studies in May 2018. She now works for Farm Credit Canada in Regina.)