KFDY (Radio Station : Brookings, SD)

KFDY was the South Dakota State College (now South Dakota State University) radio station and a member of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters. It was founded on April 23, 1923 in Brookings, South Dakota, and in its early years, had a focus primarily on agriculture-related programs. In 1936, it was producing about 39 programs per week, about 70% of which were educational and 30% of which were entertainment. Also in 1936, about 40% of its total programs were music, 40% were speaking, 10% were dramatics, and 10% were miscellaneous. At the time, it was one of the best-equipped radio stations in South Dakota in terms of technological infrastructure. In a 1938 Pictorial Review of NAEB member stations, the following 'Ten Outstanding Programs of KFDY' are listed:

Weekly Soil Conservation Broadcasts
Agricultural Question Box
4-H Club Weekly Broadcast
Home Management Specialist
Home Extension Agent Leader
Play Awhile
Nutrition Specialist
In the Day’s News
Weekly Organ Broadcasts
Vocational Problems
From the combined records of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB), held by the University of Maryland and the Wisconsin Historical Society, and compiled as part of the Unlocking the Airwaves project (unlockingtheairwaves.org).