SDSU College of Ag, Food & Environmental Sciences

This spring, SDSU welcomed researchers, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the continent for the 5th annual Bacterial Leaf Streak Initiative Conference, uniting over 60 experts to confront a growing global challenge.🌾 Learn more: sdstate.edu/agriculture-fo…

Scenes from Week 14 at @SDState 💙🌽 It was a pleasure to welcome the SD FFA Association to campus this week for state convention. Our ag communications capstone class gained real world experience by producing all of the marketing and communications content for convention.

Scenes from Week 13 @SDState 🌾🚜 We are United Through Agriculture while celebrating Ag Week with a variety of events across campus. #SDState #AgWeek

For 99 years, SDSU has honored South Dakotans whose service has shaped agriculture, families and communities statewide through the Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community awards. Know someone deserving of this recognition? Learn more: sdstate.edu/news/2026/04/n…

Student research in action at SDSU 🔬 Senior wildlife & fisheries major Brindy Bolander presents research on how low oxygen levels affect bluegill at SRSCAD on April 14. From classroom to conference, undergrad research makes an impact. 🐟 Learn more: sdstate.edu/news/2026/04/w…

We're excited to welcome CHS CEO & President Jay Debertin to SDSU on April 24! He’ll be joining the Seminar for Industry Leaders class for a conversation on leadership and the future of agriculture. Learn more: sdstate.edu/news/2026/04/c…

Scenes from Week 12 at @SDState 🐎🏆The SDSU Rodeo team is ready to welcome you to the 70th annual Jackrabbit Stampede this weekend at the @DacotahBankCtr! Team members have been busy all week preparing the arena and practicing. #SDState #SDSURodeo

🌾Curious about rangelands? Join us April 17 at McCrory Gardens for the International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists Seminar which will include faculty talks, tours & more! All are welcome! Learn more: sdstate.edu/news/2026/04/a…

As a land‑grant university rooted in service, we love seeing South Dakota agriculture give back. Dakota Layers’ donation of 900 dozen eggs to Feeding South Dakota highlights the impact our state’s producers have in strengthening communities.🥚

Scenes from Week 11 at @SDState 🌿🌱 Lettuce, kale and spinach harvested as part of a graduate research project led by a PhD student, focused on improving nutrient management in hydroponic systems. #SDState #SDStateResearch

“Be intentional. Be nice. Be a problem-solver.” – Great advice from South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts during his visit to campus last week. Read more about his visit: sdstate.edu/news/2026/04/s…

SDSU Animal Science professor, Michael Gonda, spent the fall 2025 semester at the University of Debrecen in Hungary teaching and conducting research as part of a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award. Learn more ➡️ sdstate.edu/agriculture-fo… @FulbrightPrgrm, @SDState

Scenes from Week 10 @SDState 🐖🐐 The Animal Science Arena has been busy as hard-working students prepare for the 103rd Little International this weekend. Good luck to all the exhibitors! #SDState #LittleInternational

Join @SDStateCAFES for a conversation with Hunter Roberts, South Dakota’s Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, at the Seminar with Industry Leaders. 📆 Friday, March 27 🕐 10–10:50 a.m. 📍 Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center

Discover how bold ideas become real‑world solutions. On the newest episode of The Yellow & Blue Podcast, SDSU alumni Jeremy Javers and Austin Bushong share how SDSU research fuels their innovative work in sustainable aquaculture at Houdek.

Scenes from spring break at @SDState. ☀️🌱 The warmer temps have finally arrived, and the squirrels are ready to welcome students back to campus! 🐿️ #SDState #UniversityLife

Are you going to the North American Farm & Power Show? 🚜🌱 Stop by & chat with Jesse Enstad and Brent Turnipseed to learn more about SDSU! The show is at the Four Seasons Centre in Owatonna, Minnesota and runs through Saturday, March 21. @Tradexpos

Big news! SDSU’s Srinivas Janaswamy has been named to the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List for the second year in a row. Congratulations, Dr. Janaswamy! Read more: sdstate.edu/news/2026/03/j…

SDSU’s historic horse barn turns 100! Visit the open house on March 28 from 2:30 pm – 4 pm and get a guided look inside the Horse Unit. Tour the original 1925 barn and learn how it still supports hands-on equine education today. Learn more: sdstate.edu/news/2026/03/s…

Cruisin' into spring break after week nine at @SDState featuring a precision ag lab.  📊🌱 Earlier this week, PRAG 203L students recorded field boundaries in the tailgating area north of Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium as part of hands‑on precision agriculture education. @SDStateABE