Diverse insect population means fewer pests in cornfields
Cornfields with a more diverse insect population have fewer problems with pests, according to a study done by U.S. Department of Agriculture agroecologist Jonathan Lundgren and South Dakota State...
View ArticleSteel byproducts trap phosphorous in agricultural drainage water
The nitrogen and phosphorous that nurture crops become pollutants when they drain into lakes and streams. Woodchip bioreactors have proven useful in removing nitrates from tile drainage water, but...
View ArticlePharmacists' study helps prevent antibiotic-induced kidney failure
When associate professor of pharmacy practice Tadd Hellwig and three pharmacy colleagues at the Sanford USD Medical Center noticed that some hospital patients given two common antibiotics developed...
View ArticleExercise, behavioral therapy may help MS patients
A South Dakota State University researcher will determine whether exercise alone or in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy is more effective at improving mobility and quality of life for...
View ArticleSurvey probes past and future grassland conversions
Prairie Pothole Region farmers who added converted North and South Dakota grasslands into their cropland base in the past decade report that the new acreage represents a sizable share of their total...
View ArticleScientist developing probiotic mixes to treat intestinal infections
Antibiotics that fight infection can adversely affect the digestive tract and give destructive bacteria a chance to flourish, said assistant professor of veterinary and biomedical sciences Joy Scaria....
View ArticleSingle-droplet dryer helps experts predict dairy ingredient properties
Australia and South Dakota are on opposite sides of the world, but collaboration between South Dakota State University dairy scientists and chemical engineers in Australia will make developing new...
View ArticleEntomologist discovers new insect species on prairie cordgrass
A newly discovered insect species in prairie cordgrass may explain why increasing seed production has been so difficult, according to entomologist Paul J. Johnson, a professor in the plant science...
View ArticleGeographer describes how plants help track climate change
The start of the growing season across the continental United States comes, on average, about a week earlier than it did more than 50 years ago. However, that varies based on location, according to...
View ArticleMicrobiologists unravel relationship among plants, mycorrhizal fungi
An ancient, mutually beneficial relationship between plants and fungi could make agriculture more sustainable by reducing the need for chemical fertilizers, according to professor Heike Bücking of the...
View ArticleExercise scientist examines mechanics of movement in MS patients
Groundhog Day 1994 is one Linda Friedrich will never forget. That's the day a neurologist told her, "You have multiple sclerosis and there's nothing we can do."
View ArticleWalleye tagging project shows impact of anglers, Mother Nature
When it comes to reducing the number of walleye in Lake Oahe, anglers take a back seat to Mother Nature.
View ArticleSurvey finds social media contribute to increased sexist comments for women...
A national survey has found that social media have increased the amount of criticism television broadcasters receive about their appearance.
View ArticleFish ladders reconnect stream habitat
Roads and highways connect people to one another, much like rivers and stream connect fish populations. However, the culverts that allow water to flow under roadways can become obstacles for...
View ArticleTiming, resistance help decrease incidence of wheat streak mosaic virus
When it comes to viruses in South Dakota wheat, the chief culprit is wheat streak mosaic virus.
View ArticleResistant starch may benefit people with metabolic syndrome
The secret ingredient is in the flour, but its impact lies within the gut.
View ArticleNew winter wheat variety offers high yields, disease resistance
High yields and an excellent disease resistance package—these are qualities producers can expect from Oahe, the new winter wheat cultivar released by the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station,...
View ArticleAccomplishing socioeconomic goals may build confidence, improve health of...
Setting and achieving goals related to income and education may improve the overall health of Native Americans. That's the premise behind a new South Dakota State University research project, We...
View ArticleFall cover crops for livestock grazing may improve soil health, protect...
Adding a cover crop that livestock can graze to the rotation plan can improve soil health and help protect the environment. That's the premise behind a four-year, nearly $4 million U.S. Department of...
View ArticleMore large, high-intensity forest fires likely in coming years
When it comes to large, high-intensity forest fires, we can expect to see a lot more in the coming years, according to South Dakota State University professor Mark Cochrane, a senior scientist at the...
View ArticlePlant scientists identify aphid-destroying wasps in cup plants
Entomologists will find it easier to identify parasitic wasps and their host aphids, thanks to the work of entomologist Paul Johnson and forage breeder Arvid Boe. Both are professors in the Department...
View ArticleKeep your guard up against West Nile virus
Use insect repellent and wear protective clothing when you're outside in the evening— even when it doesn't feel like mosquitoes are biting.
View ArticleMore bat sightings coincide with fledglings leaving nest
Rustling or scratching sounds coming from the eaves troughs at 3 a.m. may be a telltale sign that you've got "bats in the belfry."
View ArticleBioprocessing engineers recover glucosinolate from oilseed meal
The oil extracted from ground seeds of camelina and carinata, oilseed plants from the mustard family, can be used as jet fuel. However, with oil prices at an all-time low, that is economically...
View ArticleResearcher examines hope among children in Flint, Michigan
Nurturing hope with children is important.
View ArticleTimber bridges viable option for local roads
Glulam timber bridges are viable and cost-effective options for replacing bridges on low-traffic county and township roads. That's what researchers at the J. Lohr Structures Lab concluded after testing...
View ArticleResearchers explore complex carbohydrates to protect water quality
Brainstorming sessions between a food chemist and a hydrologist at South Dakota State University have produced an innovative, potentially money-saving idea that will put nutrients back in the field.
View ArticleIdentifying pathogens that cause soybean stem canker
Scouting soybean fields and identifying diseases are some of the tasks that Kristina Petrović performs as a research associate at the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops in Serbia. She is expanding...
View ArticleStatistical modeling helps fisheries managers remove invasive species
Reeling in a big fish and discovering it's a common carp is often a disappointing experience for anglers. "They're an invasive species," explained South Dakota State University fisheries scientist...
View ArticleImaging engineers improve accuracy of satellite images
Scientists use satellite images to monitor the conditions of forests, crops and the environment, but their research relies on those images accurately measuring the light being reflected from Earth.
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