Current Positions
President/Owner – Newman Consulting LLC, Wolverton, MN
President/Co-Owner – NewField Technologies LLC, Wolverton, MN
Owner – Newman Farm Heritage Berkshire Pork LLC, Myrtle, MO
Education
2005-2009 Ph.D. (Meat Science and Muscle Biology), North Dakota State UniversityDr. Eric Berg, mentor. Dissertation title: An industry assessment of pork carcass composition.
2001-2005 B.S. (Animal Science), University of Missouri-ColumbiaInternational Agriculture minor Academic Background
Post-Doctoral Associate
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, May 2009-January 2010
Conducted meat science research, managed students, sought external funding through competitive grant writing, and wrote publications, as well as teaching and Extension duties
Adviser Dr. Eric Berg
Ph.D. Degree
Meat Science/Muscle Biology
University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO, 2005-2006
Transferred to North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, 2006-2009
Dissertation: An industry assessment of pork carcass composition
Adviser Dr. Eric Berg
B.S. Degree
Animal Science
Minor – International Agriculture
University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO, 2001-2005
Professional Certificates
Pork Quality Assurance Plus State Trainer Certificate. National Pork Board, Clive, IA, 2009-present
Employment/Business Affiliations/Academic History
Assistant Professor, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. Appointment: 15% Teaching, 30% Extension, and 55% Research. January 2010-present.
Owner, Newman Farm Heritage Berkshire Pork LLC, Myrtle, MO. Family farming operation that focuses on supplying high quality pork products into restaurants throughout the U.S. Responsible for herd management including marketing, nutrition, animal health, and human resources.2013-present
President/Owner, Newman Consulting LLC, Wolverton, MN. Livestock and meat consulting and auditing. 2005-current
President/Co-Owner, NewField Technologies LLC, Wolverton, MN. Business that focuses on agriculture technology specific to euthanasia and anesthetic techniques. 2011-current
Post-Doctoral Associate, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. Conducted meat science research, managed students, sought external funding through competitive grant writing, and wrote publications, as well as teaching and Extension duties. May 2009-January 2010.
Swine Extension Specialist (25% FTE), North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. Supervisors Mr. Duane Hauck, Dr. Roger Haugen, and Dr. Greg Lardy. Responsible for conducting all Extension activities relating to the swine industry in North Dakota. January 2008-January 2010.
Ph.D. Candidate, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. Conducted research focused on instrument grading and assessment of pork carcass composition. Served as teaching assistant for Meat Science and Technology, Livestock Production, and Meat Animal Evaluation. Served as primary instructor for Advanced Swine Production (capstone class that I developed). November 2006-May 2009.
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO. Supervisor Dr. Eric Berg. Research focused on transport stress and its relationship to pork quality. Also served as teaching assistant for Introduction to Animal Science and Meat Animal Evaluation. May 2005-October 2006.
Livestock Ultrasound Technician, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO. Supervisors Dr. Eric Berg and Mr. Rick Disselhorst. Responsible for research and livestock producer needs relating to use of ultrasound for prediction of carcass measurement on swine, beef, and lamb throughout the state of Missouri. May 2003-May 2005.
Research Technician, Nutreco Swine Research Center, Boxmeer, The Netherlands. Responsible for conducting research trials relating to swine transport stress and pork quality. August 2002-February2003
Research, Creative, and Professional Activities
1. Publications Since 2010
a. Refereed Papers Published
1.Magolski, J.D., N.W. Shappell, K.A. Vonnahme, G.M. Anderson, D.J. Newman, E.P. Berg. 2014. Consumption of ground beef obtained from cattle that had received steroidal growth promotants did not trigger early onset of estrus in prepubertal pigs. J. Nutr. 144:1718-1724.
2.Newman, D., J. Young, C. Carr, M. Ryan, E. Berg. 2014. Effect of season, transport length, deck location, and lairage length on pork quality and blood cortisol concentrations of market hogs. Animals 4:627-642.
3. Penicillin G residues in heavy sows after intramuscular injection Part I: Tissue residue depletion. J. Agric. Food Chem. 62:7577-7585.
4.Shelver, W.L., S.J. Lupton, D.J. Newman, S. Larsen, D.J. Smith. 2014. Depletion of penicillin G residues in heavy sows after intramuscular injection Part II: Application of kidney inhibition swab tests. J. Agric. Food Chem. 62:7586-7592.
5.Sun, X., K.J.Chen, E.P. Berg, D.J. Newman, C.A. Schwartz, W.L. Keller, K. R. Maddock-Carlin. 2014.
Prediction of troponin-T degradation using color image texture features in 10 d old beef longissimus steaks. Meat Science. 96:837-842.
6.J.D. Magolski, D.S. Buchanan, K.R. Maddock-Carlin, V.L. Anderson, D.J Newman, E.P. Berg. 2013. Relationship between commercially available DNA analysis and phenotypic observations on beef quality and tenderness. Meat Science. 95:480-485.
7.Harris, E.K., E.P. Berg, H.H. Stein, and D.J. Newman. 2011. Effects of replacing soybean meal with pea chips and distillers dried grains with soluble in diets fed to growing-finishingpigs on growth performance, carcass quality, and pork loin palatability. Prof. Anim. Sci.28:1-10.
8.Lemley, C.O., A.M. Meyer, L.E. Camacho, T.L. Neville, D.J. Newman, J.S. Caton, and K.A. Vonnahme. 2011. Melatonin supplementation alters uteroplacental hemodynamics and fetal development in an ovine model of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Am. J. Physiol. Regul. Integr. Comp. Physiol. Vol. 302. No.4. R454-R467.
9.Newman, D.J., E.K. Harris, E.P. Berg, and H.H. Stein. 2011. Effects of pea chips on pig performance, carcass quality and composition, and pork loin palatability. J. Anim. Sci.89:3132-3139.
10.Rahman, S. and D.J. Newman. 2011. Odor, Ammonia, and Hydrogen Sulfide Concentration and Emissions from Two Farrowing-Gestation Swine Operations in North Dakota. Appl. Eng. Agr. 28(1):107-115.
11.Vonnahme, K.A., R.C. Zimprich, E.K. Harris, E.P. Berg, D.J. Newman, and D.S. Buchanan. 2010. Linseed meal during early pregnancy increases litter size in pigs without affecting post-natal growth. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 90(4):491-493.
b. Abstracts Published
1.Smith, D.J., Shelver, W.L., Lupton, S.J., Newman, D.J., and Larsen, S. Depletion of penicillin G residues in sows after intramuscular injection. Allen D. Leman Swine Conference. (Minneapolis, MN)
2.Smith, D.J., Shelver, W.L., Lupton, S.J., Newman, D.J., and Larsen, S. Depletion of penicillin G residues in sows after intramuscular injection. SafePork 2013. (Portland, Maine)
3.Shelver, W.L., Lupton, S.J., Newman, D.J., Larsen, S., Smith, D.J. Evaluation of penicillin G residues by kidney inhibition swab tests in sow body fluids and tissues following intramuscular injection. SafePork 2013. (Portland, Maine)
4.Klinkner, B.T., D.S. Buchanan, C.C. Carr, R.B.A. Dahlen, R.J. Delmore, K. Grimshaw, W.R. Henning, R.K. Miller, S.J. Moeller, H.N. Zerby, and D.J. Newman. Pork Quality: 2012 National Retail Benchmarking Study. 2013 ASAS Midwest Meetings. (Des Moines, IA)
5.Schneider M.J., S.J. Lupton, D.J. Smith, and D.J. Newman. Distribution of Penicillin G Residues Among Sow Muscles. 2013 PITTCON Conference & Expo. (Philadelphia, PA)
6.Magolski J.D., K.A. Vonnahme, D.J. Newman, and E.P. Berg. 2012. Sow productivity can influence growth rate, efficiency, and performance of offspring. J. Anim. Sci. 90:(E-Suppl.2):94.
7.Miller R.L., B.T. Klinkner, R.B.A. Dahlen, E.P. Berg, J.W. Summerfield, and D.J. Newman. 2012. Evaluation of a novel means to euthanize piglets. Meat Sci. 93:1.
8.Klinkner, B.T., R.L. Miller, R.B.A. Dahlen, J.W. Summerfield, J.E. Cannon, L. Bergamasco, and D.J. Newman. 2012. Use of Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technology to Determine the State of Market Hog Consciousness. Meat Sci. 93:1.
9.Lemley C.O., A.M. Meyer, L.E. Camacho, T.L. Neville, D.J. Newman, J.S. Caton, and K.A. Vonnahme. 2011. Fetal growth and maternal body condition following melatonin supplementation in adequately fed or nutrient restricted ewes. J. Anim. Sci. 89:(E-Suppl. 1):339.
10.Miller R.L., A.N. Lepper, E.K. Harris, E.P. Berg, R.B.A. Dahlen, H.H. Stein, and D.J. Newman.2011. Effects of pea chips on pig performance, carcass quality and composition, and palatability of pork. Meat Sci. 89:329.
11.Germolus A.J., E.P. Berg, P.T. Berg, R.J. Maddock, A.N. Lepper, D.S. Buchanan, D.J. Newman. 2011. Advocating Agriculture through the BBQ Boot Camp Model. Meat Sci. 89:368.
12.Berg, P.T., D.J. Newman, M.J. Marchello, and T.C. Gilbery. 2010. Weights and percentage of lean tissue for game species at various stages of processing. Meat Sci. 86:5406.
13.Berg, P.T., D.J. Newman, M.J. Marchello, and T.C. Gilbery. 2010. Realized weights and percentages of lean tissue for various game big and small game species at progressive stages of processing. Meat Sci. 86:5406.
14.See M.T., K. Beeler, M. Whitney, G. Thome, M. Swan, M. Morrow, Y. Li, T. Baas, B. Richert, R. Knox, S. Pohl, A. Sutton, S. Moeller, J. Sterle, P. Holden, M. Hardin, K. Leedom-Larson,D.J. Newman, and D. Meisinger. 2010. Pork Information Gateway serves as online clearinghouse for pork production information. J. Anim. Sci. 88(E-Suppl. 3):61.
15.Newman, D.J., M.H. Ryan, and C.C. Carr. 2009. Effect of season, transport length, deck location, and lairage length on pork quality and blood cortisol concentration. J. Anim. Sci. 87:(E-Suppl. 3):70.
16.Meyer, A.M., J.J. Reed, D.J. Newman, J.B. Taylor, L.P. Reynolds, D.A. Redmer, K.A. Vonnahme, and J.S. Caton. 2009. Effects of nutritional plane and selenium supply during gestation on ewe performance, body composition, and offspring body weight. J. Anim. Sci.87:(E-Suppl. 3):124.
c. Symposium Proceedings Published
1.Smith, D.J., Shelver, W.L., Lupton, S.J., Newman, D.J., and Larsen, S. Depletion of penicillin G residues in sows after intramuscular injection. Proc. SafePork 2013. (Portland, Maine)
2.Shelver, W.L., Lupton, S.J., Newman, D.J., Larsen, S., Smith, D.J. Evaluation of penicillin G residues by kidney inhibition swab tests in sow body fluids and tissues following intramuscular injection. Proc. SafePork 2013. (Portland, Maine)
3.Klinkner B.T., R.L. Miller, R.B.A. Dahlen, J.W. Summerfield, J.E. Cannon, L. Bergamasco, and D.J.
Newman. 2012. Use of Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technology to Determine the State of Market Hog Consciousness. Proc. 58th Int. Congr. Meat Sci. Technol. 58:43.
4.Rahman, S. and D.J. Newman. 2010. Efficacy of bacterial treatment to mitigate odor, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide emissions from gestation-farrowing barns in North Dakota. 2010 ASABE Annual International Meeting. Pittsburg, PA. June 20-23, 2010.
5.Rahman, S. and D.J. Newman. 2009. Odor, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide emissions from two swine facilities (G-F) in North Dakota. 2009 NC_ASABE Regional Annual Meeting. Brookings, SD. September 18-19, 2009.
6.Rahman, S., D.J. Newman, and Q. Zhang. 2009. Odor, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide emissions from swine facility in North Dakota. American Soc. of Agric. and Biological Engineers Int. Mtg. Reno, Nevada. June 21-24, 2009.
d. Books and Book Chapters in Progress
1.Newman, D.J. 2012. Encyclopedia of Meat Sciences 2E – MS 30. Qualitymanagement-Farm level: Pork. 2014 (In progress)
Service
1.Service to the Profession
a.National Organizations
•National Pork Board, member (current)
Domestic Marketing Committee, chairman,2014-2015 Domestic Marketing Committee, vice chair, 2013 Domestic Marketing Committee, member,2010-2012 National Board Nominating Committee, member, 2012 Pork Foodservice Advisory Committee, member, 2012
Retail Marketing Advisory Committee, member,2011-present Pork Leadership Academy, member,2009-present
•American Society of Animal Science, member,2004-present ASAS abstract/presentation review chair,2013-2014
Swine Extension Chair, Midwest ASAS, 2014 Bioethics Committee, member, 2011-present
Swine Extension Committee, member, 2011-present
•Journal Animal Science, manuscript reviewer, 2009-present
•U.S. Pork Center of Excellence – Pork Information Gateway – Alternative/Niche Production Domain, editor, 2009-present
•American Meat Science Association, member,2004-present RMC Host Committee, member, 2011-2012
RMC Planning Committee, member, 2012-present
•NCERA-89 Swine Production and Welfare, member, 2011-present
b.State Organizations
•North Dakota Pork Council, advisor, 2008-present
c.College Organizations
•Gamma Sigma Delta, member, 2009-present
2.Service to the College
a.Administrative Activities
•NDSU Global Foods Production Systems Study Abroad program, coordinator/director, 2012- present. (Oversee program organization, budgeting, student recruitment, teaching efforts, and international travel schedule.)
•NDSU BBQ Boot Camp Program, coordinator/director, 2009-present. (Oversee the budget, program planning and details, and student employees. The BBQ Boot Camp is considered a signature program through the NDSU Extension Service.)
3.Service to the Public
a.Public Service Activities 2013
•City of Wolverton, MN, city council member/deputy mayor, 2013-present
•Crosspointe Lutheran Church Minot Flood Relief Home Rebuilding, 2013
•Scheels ND BBQ Championship Coordinator, 2013
2012
•Dorothy Day Homeless Shelter, Moorhead, MN, volunteer, 2012-2013
•City of Wolverton, MN, city council member/deputy mayor, 2012
2011
•Kazakhstan Cattle Development, consultant, October 2011
•NDSU Saddle and Sirloin Club Chili Cook-off, judge, 2011
•North Dakota Veterans Home Open House – NDSU BBQ Boot Camp and North Dakota Pork Council, meal organizer, July 2011
•Swine Euthanasia Meeting – National Pork Board, organizer, February 1, 2011
•North Dakota State Fair Carcass Show, official, 2008-2011
•NDSU Little International Ham Curing Contest, judge, February 2011
•City of Wolverton, MN, city council member/deputy mayor, 2011
2010
•Missouri Association of Meat Processors (MAMP) Convention, judge, 2010
•American Cancer Society “Relay for Life”. North Dakota State University, team leader, 2010
•Swine Nutrition Training, organizer, July 29, 2010
•City of Wolverton, MN, city council member/deputy mayor, 2010
2009
•Swine Welfare and Production Systems Development, consultant, 2009-present
•American Cancer Society “Relay for Life”. North Dakota State University, team leader, 2009
•How to Raise, Manage, and Show your Pigs – Richland County 4H Swine Production Meeting, official and organizer, February 28, 2009
•City of Wolverton, MN, city council member/deputy mayor, 2009
Awards and Honors
National
•2014 ’40 under 40 in Agriculture’ Award Recipient from Vance Publishing
•Chairman, National Pork Board Domestic Marketing Committee 2013-current
•ASAS Young Extension Award Nominee. 2012, 2013, 2014.
•National Pork Board Education Award for Pork Information Gateway. American Society of Animal Science Midwest Meetings. 2010.
•National Association of County Agricultural Agents Livestock Excellence Award Finalist. 2009.
Local
•Myron and Muriel Johnsrud Excellence in Extension/Outreach Award. 2009.
•NDSU Program of Excellence Award for NDSU BBQ Boot Camp. 2009.
•Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture. Inducted Spring. 2008.
