Dr. Warren Rusche is recognized for his accomplishments as the Beef Feedlot Management Specialist at South Dakota State University. Dr. Rusche focuses on adding value to feedstuffs produced in South Dakota, mitigation strategies to address environmental stress, and opportunities to improve feedlot profitability, and consequently, the economy of South Dakota. Since his appointment as an Assistant Professor in 2021, Warren has produced more than 100 online resources and given more than 20 invited presentations in the U.S. and Canada. He has advised five master’s students, with four graduated, and has co-authored 38 peer-reviewed publications since 2021.