NDSU School of Natural Resource Sciences

Dr. Dillon Fogarty was recently featured in this six-minute film produced by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. It shines a spotlight on an existential threat to some of the last, great grass and shrublands on Earth: woody encroachment.

Often Overlooked North America’s grasslands, one of the world’s most important and d...

Tom DeSutter, University Distinguished Professor of soil science, finds research is more than studying the land; it’s about serving the people who depend on it. Since joining NDSU in 2006, DeSutter has dedicated his career to helping farmers and stakeholders across North Dakota navigate the challenges posed by the state’s diverse landscapes and soils through practical, solution-driven research.

“North Dakota is a beautiful state, with wide-ranging geology, landscapes and soils. Here, the varying cultures have shaped the land, and the land has shaped cultures,” DeSutter said. “The toughness and grit of our farmers and ranchers is impressive, and these folks seemingly have endless decisions to make to maintain their operations and livelihoods.”

For DeSutter, research is a way to address the questions that come from the progression of his own ideas, as well as questions from stakeholders. By conducting research and working closely with NDSU Extension partners, solutions are transferable to communities across the state.

Tom DeSutter, University Distinguished Professor Tom DeSutter, University Distinguished Professor of soil science, f...

Tom DeSutter, University Distinguished Professor of soil science, finds research is more than studying the land; it's about serving the people who depend on it.

Since joining NDSU in 2006, DeSutter has dedicated his career to helping farmers and stakeholders across North Dakota navigate the challenges posed by the state's diverse landscapes and soils through practical, solution-driven research.

"North Dakota is a beautiful state, with wide-ranging geology, landscapes and soils. Here, the varying cultures have shaped the land, and the land has shaped cultures," DeSutter said. "The toughness and grit of our farmers and ranchers is impressive, and these folks seemingly have endless decisions to make to maintain their operations and livelihoods."

Read more at: ndsu.edu/experience

Congratulations to Bethany Roberton on having her recent journal article covered by Entomology Today!

Not at Home on the Range: Drought Leads to Long Recovery for Bumble Bees A severe drought in North Dakota in 2021 slashed bumble bee populations by 98%, and recovery has lagged for years, a new study shows. Researchers say the findings highlight that climate-driven drought can disrupt pollinators long after ecosystems appear to rebound.

The ND Chapter of the Society for Range Management will be bringing back our Annual Symposium this fall! The meeting will run from October 7-9 and include invited talks on conservation grazing, woody plant encroachment, prescribed fire, and partnerships, as well as a Friday field trip led by Dr. David Toledo at the ARS Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory.

Meeting info is available at the link below. Registration, hotel block info, and a call for abstracts will be available later this summer.

https://sites.google.com/view/ndsrm/home

A huge congratulations to our graduates! We know you will go on to do amazing things and we are incredibly proud of you!