North Dakota State University (NDSU)

Company Description

North Dakota State University is a public land-grant research university located in Fargo, North Dakota. The university includes the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources and supports research, education and extension programs serving agriculture and related industries.

Product Types offered by this company

- - Research and Development

News for this Company

Simplot Inc. representatives David Valdez, second from left, and Andrew Hexum, second from right, accept the 2026 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award from EDC President and CEO Keith Lund, left, and EDC Board of Directors Chairman Shawn Gaddie, right, at the Thursday, March 26, 2026, EDC's annual meeting.

April 09, 2026

J.R. Simplot Company receives 2026 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award in Grand Forks

The J.R. Simplot Company received the 2026 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award at the annual meeting of the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation on Thursday, March 26, at the Alerus Center.

Susie Thompson, NDSU associate professor of potato breeding, developed the new yellow potato ND1241-1Y about 10 years ago, which may be commercially available soon.

October 19, 2025

North Dakota State University (NDSU) Unveils ND1241-1Y: New Yellow Potato Variety with Rich Flavor and Perfect for Chips

NDSU’s new yellow potato variety, ND1241-1Y, bred by Susie Thompson in the Red River Valley, offers uniform, round tubers with rich color and flavor. It chips well from field or storage and suits the region’s short season. Commercial release may come soon.

Susie Thompson: Johansen-Thompson Endowed Professor in Potato Breeding at NDSU

January 13, 2025

Susie Thompson's breeding work at NDSU supported by North Dakota and Minnesota Potato Growers

Susie Thompson associate professor of plant sciences, has been named the inaugural Johansen-Thompson Endowed Professor in Potato Breeding at North Dakota State University.

Madeleine Smith Joins NDSU as Extension Pesticide Specialist to Enhance Certification and Training Programs

December 26, 2024

North Dakota State University Names New Extension Pesticide Specialist

Madeleine Smith has joined North Dakota State University as an Extension pesticide specialist. Joining Oct. 2, Smith has been working on the NDSU campus in Fargo, North Dakota.