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.png "Tyler Tjelde Leads NDSU Williston Research Center")
Bonnie Johnson
November 06, 2025
Media ArticleTyler Tjelde has been appointed as the new director of the North Dakota State University Williston Research Extension Center (WREC). In his role, he will lead the center’s agricultural research and Extension programs that serve farmers and communities across northwestern North Dakota and eastern Montana.
“The WREC plays a key role in advancing dryland and irrigated crop production practices for northwestern North Dakota and eastern Montana,” says Tjelde. “My former position as the WREC dryland irrigation agronomist allowed me to work closely with producers and researchers to find practical, research-based solutions. I look forward to building on that collaboration in this new leadership role.”
As director, Tjelde will oversee the center’s staff, research, and educational projects. He will also manage collaborations with NDSU faculty, Extension specialists, and partner agencies. His leadership will help create science-based programs focused on crop variety evaluation, plant disease management, cropping systems, and foundation seed production.
“The Williston Research Extension Center has a long tradition of serving North Dakota agriculture through applied research and outreach,” says Marlen Eve, North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station assistant director of field operations. “Tyler’s experience and leadership will continue that legacy and support the success of farmers, ranchers and communities across the region.”
Tjelde holds a bachelor’s degree in crop and weed science from NDSU and a master’s degree in agronomy from Iowa State University. He officially began his new role on September 15, continuing his commitment to innovation and service in agricultural science.
Photo by: www.ag.ndsu.edu
