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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

South Dakota Soybeans Drive Biodiesel Market Growth

South Dakota soybean leadership continues to strengthen biodiesel,...

Protect Corn from European Corn Borer

European corn borer caterpillars are active in conventional...

SDSU Webinar Focuses on Grazing Success

SDSU Extension offers a free webinar explaining how plant diversity...

USDA Expands Legal Support for Farmers

USDA and SBA introduce a new partnership to help farmers, ranchers, and...

Learn How Moderate Cows Improve Herd Efficiency

Moderate-sized cows help improve cow-calf profitability by increasing...

“Small Farms, Big Ideas” Highlights Smart Farming

South Dakota's summer farm tour series introduces innovative...

Dingy Cutworms Active in South Dakota Fields

Dingy cutworms are active in South Dakota soybean fields. Early...

Best Time for Herbicide Spraying Success

A South Dakota study finds daytime herbicide applications provide...

Learn How to Protect Soybeans from Bean Leaf Beetles

Early scouting for bean leaf beetles helps soybean growers reduce crop...

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026

150 Years of Farming Discovery

Historic research fields, advanced crop science and student-led farming programs demonstrate how agricultural innovation is helping meet future...

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Landowners Weigh Lease Options Amid Market Pressure

Research comparing three lease types found fixed cash rent offered stability while crop share and flexible leases provided higher upside potential...

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Trade Debate Highlights Role of Beef Imports

A consumer advocacy group. Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE), is encouraging continued beef imports, saying they can help meet...

Monday, July 6, 2026

Dicamba Rules Bring Hope and Concern

New dicamba guidelines strengthen some application standards, but debate continues over balancing weed control needs with protection for...

Monday, July 6, 2026

US Biofuel Industry Struggles to Meet Targets

Renewable fuel producers are working to increase output as federal biofuel mandates outpace current production levels and tighten fuel credit...

Friday, July 3, 2026

Study Finds New Pesticide Risk for Bees

Scientists found queen bees exposed to pesticides can pass contamination to their eggs, a survival mechanism that may affect colony health and...

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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