NDSU opens expanded swine research facility in Fargo
Corn and soybean councils contribute $3M to 600-head barn project
23 June 2026
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By: North Dakota State University has opened an expanded swine research facility in Fargo, adding a 600-head barn and a 50-seat classroom to its existing swine research unit, the university announced.
The NDSU Foundation led a four-year fundraising campaign to support the project, which officially opened during NDSU's Swine Field Day on June 12. The event included an open house, guided tours and research presentations.
"This facility represents a major step forward in our ability to conduct industry-relevant research and prepare the next generation of agricultural leaders," said Greg Lardy, Joe and Norma Peltier vice president for agriculture at NDSU. "By expanding our capacity and modernizing our infrastructure, we are better positioned to support producers, advance animal agriculture, and drive innovation in the region."
The facility is designed to support research into swine nutrition, production efficiency and animal welfare under conditions that reflect commercial operations, and provides expanded space for hands-on student training.
The North Dakota Corn Utilization Council, North Dakota Soybean Council and North Dakota Farmers Union contributed more than $3 million toward the project.
"The success of this project reflects the strength of partnerships across agriculture," said Carson Klosterman, NDCUC chairman. "ND Corn is proud to invest $2 million in this effort, underscoring our commitment to students, the retention of high-quality faculty, and the future of our universities. We also see this as an opportunity to support the growth of North Dakota's pig production by equipping the next generation with the knowledge and resources to return home, expand family operations, and build new opportunities in rural communities."
