Shaina Westhoff

Shaina Westhoff serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science at South Dakota State University, based at the Raven Precision Agriculture Center (Room 220) in Brookings, South Dakota. Her primary contact is 605-688-5534, with mailing address: Agronomy, Horticulture & Plant Science-Box 2100A, University Station, Brookings, SD 57007.

Her academic focus centers on Agronomy, Horticulture, and Plant Science, with specialized emphasis on precision agriculture applications in crop production systems. This includes integration of geospatial technologies, variable-rate application methods, and data-driven decision tools for sustainable farming practices.

No scientific awards or honors were documented in available institutional materials.

While specific advising responsibilities remain unlisted in public directories, her role likely involves undergraduate instruction and field education within agricultural sciences. No active research grants are publicly cited in the provided information.

She operates within the Raven Precision Agriculture Center—a dedicated facility advancing sensor technologies, automated machinery, and data analytics for modern agricultural operations—positioning her at the intersection of academic instruction and applied precision farming innovation.