Soil Fertility Research and University Instruction South Dakota State University Welcome to the SDSU Soil Fertility Project Web Site. This is just one of the many research / teaching programs in the Plant Science Department at the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences of South Dakota State University. Choose any of the following areas to view on this page. Research Mission Personnel Research Data Current Research Sponsorship University Instruction SDSU Soil Fertility Colleagues Interesting Links Further Information

1. Address nutrient management issues for fertilizer placement and rates in major crops.

2. Investigate how nutrient demands of crops change for various production practices.

3. Assess the contribution of alternative nutrient resources for crops.

4. Evaluate the contribution of crop residues to recycle nutrients in various production practices.

Research Project Personnel:
Project Leader Howard J. Woodard Howard.Woodard@sdstate.edu
Research Associate II Anthony Bly Anthony.Bly@sdstate.edu B.S. South Dakota State University M.S. South Dakota State University
Ph.D. Graduate Student Lee.Sang Lee.Sang@sdstate.edu M.S. South Dakota State University

Principles of Geology (PS-243)

            . Course Information and Syllabus (Spring 2007)

Geological Resources of South Dakota Field Lab (PS-244)

. Syllabus and Reading List  (Fall 2008)

. Field Trip Log - Activities (Fall 2008)

. Images (Fall 2008)

Plant Nutrient Management and Soil Fertility (PS-323)

. Course Information and Syllabus (Spring 2007)

Site-Specific/Precision Farming Computer Lab Exercise

I.    Introduction - Site Specific Sampling
II.   Computer Lab Exercise

Spreadsheet (MS Excel) and SURFER Required

Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms of South Dakota Crops

I.    Corn
II.   Soybean
III.  Wheat

Soil N, P, and K (PS-744)

. Course Information, Syllabus and Reading List (Spring 2007)

Research Reports

Research Reports 1996-1999

Research Reports 2000-2006

S.D. Agricultural Experiment Station
S.D. Corn Research and Promotion Council
S.D. Soybean and Promotion Council
S.D. Wheat Commission

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South Dakota Department of Tourism

 

Soil Fertility Colleagues at SDSU:
SDSU Soil Testing Lab Manager  (SDSU Soil Testing Lab Web Page) Ron Gelderman Ronald.Gelderman@SDState.edu Phone: 605-688-4770

Plant Science Department
Box 2207-A
Brookings, SD 57006-1079
Phone:  605-688-4774, FAX:  605-688-4667

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Last Updated October 9, 2008