Alumni
Bob Thaler Recognized for SDARL Board Service – Jonathan Kleinjan Begins Service
Dr. Jonathan Kleinjan (SDARL IX), an SDSU Extension Agronomist, was recently appointed to the SDARL Board of Directors, replacing Dr. Robert Thaler (SDARL III), whose …
SDARL Graduate Innovates Bin Fan System
Adam Ehlers (SDARL IX), pictured above, wanted a remote-control bin fan system, he just didn’t want to pay $80,000 for it. So when the western …
Asking “How Are You” and Meaning It
Warren Symens (SDARL VIII) posted an op-ed article for the South Dakota Cattleman’s Association about being honest when it comes to acknowledging our own mental …
News Broadcasts Feature SDARL Graduates
The drought across South Dakota has been the story of broadcast news features in recent weeks, and SDARL graduates are frequently called upon to provide …
Bob Thaler (SDARL III) SDSU Distinguished Professor
Recently recognized for his professional accomplishments at the South Dakota State University Celebration of Faculty Excellence, Dr. Bob Thaler (SDARL III), professor of animal …
Gary Cammack named to South Dakota Hall of Fame
Meade County rancher, businessman and legislator Gary Cammack (SDARL I) has been named to the 2021 class of inductees of the South Dakota Hall of …
Congressman meets with SDARL grad and other ag leaders
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson visited Scott Family Farms recently to talk ag issues and spend some time in the field with farmer leaders from the …
Talking Ag Leadership Across States
The Minnesota Farm Bureau LEAP Conference (Leadership, Education, Advocacy, Promotion) is designed to provide leadership and advocacy training for all Farm Bureau members, and this …
Hungry for Truth Story Features SDARL Graduate
Planting season is upon us and soybean farmers are prepping for the season. Former South Dakota Soybean President, Jeff Thompson (SDARL VII), who farms in …
Sustainability Topic of Panel Featuring SDARL Graduates
April 20, 2021 was Ag Day, and two SDARL alumni were featured on a panel discussing sustainability on the farm and ranch during a seminar …
SDARL Graduates Join Farmers Feeding Families Event
(From the Ag United Newsletter) Six volunteers helped to prepare the meal and eight volunteers prepped and handed out the “to go” boxes filled with …
Sanderson Family Receives FFA Award
The Kathy and Brad Sanderson (SDARL III) family of rural Lake Preston has received the South Dakota FFA Foundation’s 2021 “Family of the Year” award. …