SDSU West River Research and Extension
711 N Creek DR
Rapid City, SD 57703
My extension responsibilities largely coincide with my research efforts but also include conducting variety trials for spring wheat, winter wheat, oats, field peas, lentils, grain sorghum, forage sorghum and sunflower.
2025 chickpea trial results data from locations in South Dakota.
With fertilizer representing one of the largest variable costs in wheat production, inefficient nitrogen use can quickly erode profit margins. This being said, an emphasis should be placed on how to improve nutrient management during the 2026 growing season.
Fact sheet evaluating the accuracy of different corn nitrogen recommendation approaches with their advantages and disadvantages.
