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Christopher Graham

Associate Professor and SDSU Extension Agronomist

605-394-2236

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.

State & Regional Offices

West River Research and Extension

Also by Christopher Graham

Research plots at the SDSU West River Research Farm.
Jul 17

West River Organic Farm Tour

SDSU Extension will host an organic farm tour on Friday, July 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the SDSU West River Research Farm.

A stand of field peas mixed with small grains being grown for forage.

Chickpea Variety Trial Results

2025 chickpea trial results data from locations in South Dakota.

Winter wheat field.

Winter Wheat and Nitrogen: Decisions for 2026 Growing Season

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.