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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

West Coast Agricultural Tour Offers Lessons for Future Leaders

Students in South Dakota’s global agricultural leadership program...

Soil Testing Helps Improve Corn Fertilizer Decisions

South Dakota research shows that soil test phosphorus remains vital for...

Alfalfa Grazing Tips for Better Livestock Nutrition

Alfalfa provides nutritious forage for livestock, but careful grazing...

Tips for Grazing Standing Corn to Save Feed Costs

Grazing standing corn offers farmers a cost-effective feed option when...

SDSU Offers Beef Quality Training for Cattle Producers

SDSU Extension provides free Beef Quality Assurance training in...

South Dakota 4-H Opens New Volunteer Opportunities

South Dakota 4-H seeks volunteers, industry supporters, and youth...

South Dakota Farmers Gain USDA Drought Support

USDA designates four South Dakota counties as natural disaster areas...

Integrated Bison Mapping Tool Helps Protect Bison from Climate Change

The Integrated Bison Mapping Project offers interactive maps, climate...

End of Season Alfalfa Management for Healthy Growth

Proper end-of-season alfalfa management helps farmers protect root...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Build a Smarter Fertility Plan

Better fertilizer decisions start with understanding field conditions, nutrient needs, and realistic production goals before the next growing...

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Farmers Gain Public Support Amid Food Cost Concerns

Consumers increasingly recognize that farmers receive only a small share of food spending and are not the primary cause of rising grocery prices.

Thursday, October 29, 2026

67 Grain Rescue Tubes and Hands-On Training Delivered to 67 Rural Fire Departments

Nationwide expanded a major grain safety initiative in 2026, helping fire departments strengthen emergency response capabilities through...

Thursday, October 29, 2026

New Bee Feed Helps Grow Stronger Colonies

A new supplement increased honey bee colony populations in research trials, providing a potential tool to strengthen pollination and support...

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

EPA Approves BASF Ridivex for Corn Growers

Ridivex herbicide has received EPA registration and is expected to be available in 2027, offering corn growers enhanced weed control and residual...

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

FIELDS Program Invests in US Fertilizer Growth

Eight fertilizer projects were selected under USDA's FIELDS Program to increase domestic production, strengthen competition, and improve...

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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