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South Dakota Ag Connection

Your daily source of agriculture and farming news for South Dakota. We also provide farmers with information on markets, auctions and farm equipment, as well as local job and career opportunities.

South Dakota Ag News Headlines

Howard FFA Takes Top Honours at State Fair Farm Safety Quiz

Howard FFA Chapter wins the Farm Safety Quiz Bowl at the South Dakota...

Farmers Share Lunch Highlights Food Costs at South Dakota Fair

At the South Dakota State Fair, Farmers Share Lunch educates 1,000...

New Endorsement Rules for SD Applicators

New rules take effect January 1, 2025, requiring South Dakota private...

Feed Management Boosts Livestock Health and Profits

The National Animal Nutrition Program Feed Management Committee,...

Farmers Gain Insights from SDSU Disease Monitoring Projects

SDSU Extension experts expand monitoring of wheat, corn, and soybean...

Southeast Research Farm Fall Field Day Offers Crop Insights

The Southeast Research Farm fall field day features tours, expert...

South Dakota Farmers Encouraged to Switch to Written Leases

South Dakota farm leases renew automatically September 1 unless written...

Elevate Ewe Program Helps New Sheep Producers Build Success

SDSU Extension launches Elevate Ewe, a year-long program to train new...

South Dakota Tops Nation in Foodborne Illness Cases

South Dakota has the highest rate of foodborne illnesses in the U.S.,...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Monday, September 1, 2025

Heifer Shortage Threatens Future U.S. Milk Supply

Replacement dairy heifers in the US have dropped to a 20 year low, sparking concern for milk supply and expansion plans as new processing plants...

Monday, September 1, 2025

Nebraska App Uses AI for Soil Water Insights

Nebraska’s ACREE app now uses AI and soil sensors to detect irrigation events, anomalies, and net water gains, offering farmers clearer...

Monday, September 1, 2025

Soybean Exports Fall as China Demand Weakens

USDA projects a $47 billion farm trade deficit in 2025, with soybean exports shrinking and Chinese demand weakening, signaling ongoing challenges...

Friday, August 29, 2025

Record Harvests Hit by Tariffs and Trade Woes

Farmers confront record harvests alongside shrinking exports, rising tariffs, and the largest agricultural trade deficit on record, while rural...

Friday, August 29, 2025

Free USDA RFID Tags Coming for Swine

Starting fall 2025, USDA will distribute free RFID eartags for swine through Merck Animal Health, enhancing traceability and helping protect the...

Friday, August 29, 2025

Practical Steps for Healthier Land and Livestock

Successful ranching is rooted in key fundamentals. By focusing on genetics, grazing, calving, feed use, costs, and family balance, ranchers can...

Precision Agriculture Digital Digest

Precision Agriculture Digital Digest is published quarterly and shares the latest innovations and techniques related to precision agriculture and ag technology. Read the most recent edition of the Farms.com Precision Ag Digital Digest to learn more about the latest in precision agriculture, including technology, equipment, efficiencies, data, soil, mapping, and much more.

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