By Scout Nelson
North Dakota State University has opened the Bolley Agricultural Laboratory, creating a larger space for agricultural research, education, and collaboration. The facility strengthens NDSU’s ability to study farming challenges and develop practical solutions for producers and rural communities.
"Today's dedication of the Bolley Agricultural Laboratory is the result of a shared commitment to the future of agriculture,” said NDSU President Marshall Stewart. “We are grateful for the support of the North Dakota Legislature and our philanthropic partners, whose investment made this facility possible. The Bolley Agricultural Laboratory will help NDSU prepare the next generation of agricultural leaders, accelerate research discoveries and strengthen our ability to serve North Dakota for decades to come."
The new laboratory supports several important agricultural programs, including plant pathology, plant breeding, weed science, agronomy, soil science, and horticulture. Laboratory and greenhouse spaces provide researchers and students with facilities to study crops, soils, plant health, and other issues affecting agriculture.
Following the opening ceremony, guests toured the laboratory and greenhouse areas to see how the new facility will support research and education.
“These spaces allow us to connect research directly to the needs of producers,” said Julie Pasche, Professor and Neil C. Gudmestad Endowed Potato Pathologist. “The work happening here will have an immediate and lasting impact in the field.”
The facility also creates opportunities for students and researchers from different agricultural fields to work together.
The laboratory is honored by Henry L. Bolley, NDSU’s first tenured faculty member and a leading plant pathologist. His work helped influence modern agricultural practices.
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