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SDSU Global agricultural leadership program approved to meet demand for trained professionals

A South Dakota State University program designed to train the next generation of agricultural innovators and leaders was approved during the recent South Dakota Board of Regents meetings in Brookings. The global agricultural leadership master’s degree program is a condensed, 14-month professional curriculum that will provide students with the background and skills they need to contribute to the vitality of agriculture and to the economic growth of rural communities in South Dakota while enhancing the lives of people worldwide. 

JIM WOSTER, AGRICULTURE ADVOCATE EXTRAORDINAIRE

Little did Jim Woster know when he graduated from South Dakota State University 63 years ago with a degree in animal science that his career would evolve into decades of serving agricultural causes in numerous ways.

New Study Shows Corn Farming is a Major Engine for U.S. Economy

The United States is the world’s largest producer and exporter of corn, and corn farmers are bolstering the U.S. economy and building strong communities, according to a new study released by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). Corn grower leaders say they could make an even bigger contribution to the U.S. economy through increased sales of ethanol and the cultivation of new foreign markets.

FARMERS COUNT ON PUC

Whether it’s regulating wind farms or helping expand broadband service, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission plays a growing role in projects that affect the state’s farmers.

Ears in Washington: Protecting Public Health Requires Science-Based Regulation, Not Just a MAHA Moment

Just like I have a choice about what food I buy at the grocery store, I want farmers to continue to have the ability to make an informed choice about the production tools and practices that they use on their farms.

STATE STATISTICIAN: GERLACH KNOWS THE NUMBERS

Erik Gerlach is a numbers guy. As the state statistician for the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), he oversees a wealth of ag data and is committed to disseminating statistics that are current and accurate.

RULES UPDATED FOR PESTICIDE USE

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture has an important message for pesticide applicators: read the label.

CHS FACILITY ADDS STORAGE, REDUCES WAIT TIMES

Speed and efficiency. That’s the name of the game at the new CHS grain facility west of Worthing.

Ears in Washington: Hope Springs Eternal: Seizing Opportunities in a Complex Political Environment

New VP of Public Policy at NCGA, Leslie Weber McNitt, pens her first Ears in Washington. "My two decades of experience as a leader in Washington’s agricultural advocacy circles have taught me how to springboard off challenges to achieve big wins."

NCGA Launches New Phase of Consider Corn Challenge

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching its fifth iteration of Consider Corn Challenge, a contest in which participants can submit proposals for new uses of field corn that have quantifiable market demand.

SD Corn is hiring an Executive Operating and Research Officer

South Dakota Corn is seeking a strategic leader in research and market development to join our team as an Executive Operating and Research Officer.

South Dakota Corn Utilization Council Emphasizes Partnership through First-Ever Unleaded 88 Day

On Saturday, March 29th, the 88th day of 2025, The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council (SDCUC) and Kwik Star are emphasizing their partnership with a first of its kind event, Unleaded 88 Day (UNL88 Day), to promote the use of ethanol-blended fuel across eastern South Dakota.