NDSU CAFSNR

“If you grow up in ag, it’s easy to think you don’t need college,” said Conner Buchholz. “But stepping away helped me understand what I really had at home and how to come back to the ranch stronger. I wouldn’t be where I am right now without my time at NDSU.” Read more about…

Introducing Dronwer 2.0: the result of 2.5 years of development, prototyping, and testing. What started as a bold idea is now a patent-pending platform designed to automate plant data collection in greenhouses with precision and reliability. 🛠️ Moves smoothly on X and Y axes:…

Congratulations to all of our CAFSNR students who earned a spot on the Spring 2025 Dean’s List! We’re proud to celebrate your academic success and the bright future you’re shaping through your hard work. Keep leading the way! 📊 Breakdown by Department: NDSU Department of…

It’s been over three weeks since campus got quiet… and we’re in withdrawal. 🥹 So we’re flipping through memories from this past school year and feeling all the feels. Thanks for making it one to remember - we miss you already! #NDSU #NDSUCAFSNR

Bringing soil science on the road! Students and Dr. Carlos Pires, NDSU SNRS Assistant Professor and Extension Soil Health Specialist, have been showcasing the new Soil Health Express trailer at field days across the region: demonstrating soil health in action and connecting…

This morning MS student John Stables have an update on his integrated crop livestock systems research during the livestock tour at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center field day. Despite the rain it was a great tour!

Meet Billie Lentz, a fifth-generation farmer and NDSU ag econ grad. “NDSU opened my eyes to agriculture on a local, state, national, and global level – and I have been able to pursue a deeper understanding of each of those levels ever since,” she said. Read her story here:…

Kayla Ehlis, a Plant Sciences master’s student at NDSU, is researching ways to increase corn profitability in western North Dakota by optimizing planting population recommendations in more drought-prone areas. She presented her findings at the NDSU Hettinger Research Extension…

Graduate student Daniel Asplin from the @NDSU_SNRS department shared his research at the Central Grasslands REC Field Day earlier this week! Daniel is pursuing a Master’s in Natural Resources Science with a focus on Rangeland Ecology. His study is testing six different…

Graduate students Katrina Kratzke and Josh Wianecki from the NDSU Animal Sciences Department represented CAFSNR at the Central Grasslands Research Extension Center Field Day! Katrina presented on year four of her project, incorporating winter cereals and grazing into a…

A great feature story on some alumni and how they got to where they are now! farmprogress.com/farm-life/farm…

How we feel knowing that summer is halfway over already and planning for fall semester is getting closer... 😳 #NDSU #NDSUCAFSNR

NDSU’s new Master of Agriculture program is designed for professionals ready to grow in their careers and their impact. This flexible, non-thesis degree can be completed fully online or in a hybrid format, built from stackable certificates that align with your career goals. With…

This crew (and many more) are gearing up to start their NDSU journey this fall! It’s been awesome meeting our newest Bison during student orientation. We can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish in CAFSNR! #NDSU #NDSUCAFSNR #NewBison

Last week, our vet tech program welcomed students from the HOPE Camp, a partnership between Sanford Health and @ndsuhhs, for a hands-on look at the world of chickens and the role of Veterinary Technologists. At CAFSNR, we value partnerships across campus that give students the…

Starting in just three weeks, students have the unique opportunity to present their work, engage with the public, and connect directly with professionals at our Research Extension Centers (RECs) at the annual NDSU Field Days. Whether you're exploring internships, grad school…

In the lab and beyond, Nora Daub is gaining real-world experience through NDSU’s biotechnology program. From cutting-edge research to a community that truly supports her future, listen in to her journey in our Microbiological Sciences department. #NDSU #NDSUCAFSNR #Microbiology…

Last week, a group of NDSU CAFSNR graduate students gathered in Iowa for the Bayer Crop Science University Mentoring Program. This is a yearlong initiative designed for early-career scientists and engineers in fields like plant breeding, gene editing, environmental science, data…

Good times at the @NDFFA AgXperience event hosted by @ndsucafsnr last week! It was an awesome chance to connect with students and share how SNRS could fit into their futures. #NDSU #NDSUCAFSNR

When you bring a group to NDSU, it’s more than just a tour, it’s an experience. A school group from Florida made a summer stop at NDSU while traveling through ND, SD, and NE to explore agriculture across the U.S. During their visit, they toured our facilities and even jumped…