South Dakota Governor Greenlights $1.7M for University Pig Research Center

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has given the green light to a $1.72 million project that will expand the pig research and education center at South Dakota State University.

The university’s swine extension specialist Bob Thaler spoke with Brownfield about the long-awaited funding decision, saying his team has been anticipating this approval for more than a year and expressed appreciation for the state’s support.

“Just like everything else good, oftentimes, it takes time,” Thaler said regarding the extended wait for the financial backing of the Swine Education and Research Facility expansion.