605-394-2236
SDSU West River Research and Extension
711 N Creek Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703
Logan supports the citizens of South Dakota in his role as an SDSU Extension Precision Livestock Field Specialist located in Rapid City.
Logan Vandermark
SDSU Extension Precision Livestock Field Specialist
Also by Logan Vandermark
SDSU Extension leads the way in precision livestock research and use
June 09, 2026
It may seem like major cities have the advantage on cutting-edge research, but for precision range and livestock research, look to South Dakota. The primary hub of that research is conducted at the Cottonwood Field Station, a 2,640-acre station in western South Dakota’s grasslands.
GPS Tracking Ear Tags in Beef Cattle Production
GPS tracking ear tags are an exciting advancement in precision livestock technology that can improve operational efficiency, provide real-time animal monitoring, and generate alerts when animals leave designated areas.
Cybersecurity Planning: Securing the Future
With reliance on digital technologies, precision agriculture requires securing data and implementing key strategies to safeguard digital assets and maintain operational integrity and confidentiality.