NDSU's equestrian team members faced tough competition at the national level.

Two NDSU equestrian team members place in their first trip to national competition.

Three members of NDSU’s rodeo team qualified for national competition.

Corn, soybeans and dry edible beans will be featured at the annual row crop field tour.

Participants will learn the latest on corn, soybean dry bean and sunflower.

Marie Hvidsten receives the Outstanding Leadership Program Director Award.

Events include the hall of fame banquet on Feb. 10 and the livestock show on Feb. 11.

More than 300 Saddle and Sirloin members and 30 committees work to host the contest each year.

This year’s Agriculturist of the Year is Julie Ellingson of St. Anthony, N.D.