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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

Proper Vaccine Care Supports Stronger Livestock Health

Proper vaccine management helps livestock producers improve herd...

South Dakota Crop Insurance Trends for 2027

South Dakota farmers continue increasing the use of crop insurance...

Brian Gilbert Honored as Friend of Beef Industry

SDSU honors Brian Gilbert and First National Bank for supporting South...

Winter Wheat Nitrogen Management Protects Farm Profits

South Dakota research highlights smarter nitrogen strategies for winter...

SDSU Program Helps Producers Unlock Calf Value Insights

SDSU Extension's 2026-2027 Calf Value Discovery Program helps beef...

SDSU Offers Free Beef Quality Assurance Training

SDSU Extension is offering a free Beef Quality Assurance training in...

SDSU Swine Expansion Strengthens Research and Pork Industry

South Dakota State University expands its swine facility with industry...

South Dakota 4-H Honors Outstanding Volunteers

South Dakota 4-H recognized Hall of Fame inductees and outstanding...

USDA Approves Drought Aid for Montana Farmers

USDA designates five Montana counties as natural disaster...

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

USDA Invests $6 Million in Invasive Catfish Market

A new USDA grant initiative will help seafood processors expand invasive catfish operations, creating market opportunities and supporting rural...

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Genetic Breakthrough May Improve Cocoa Safety

Researchers found genetic differences that help certain cacao plants limit cadmium uptake, offering future solutions for safer cocoa production...

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Higher Crop Prices Fail to Ease Farm Cost Pressure

Better crop prices are increasing revenue forecasts, but escalating fuel and fertilizer costs continue to prevent most row crop farms from...

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

New ARC PLC Options Available for Farmers

USDA is offering farmers new enrollment opportunities under ARC and PLC programs with expanded base acres and enhanced risk management benefits.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Texas Agriculture Battles Weather Extremes

Weather extremes across Texas are impacting crop yields, livestock operations and fall planting efforts as producers navigate drought and...

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

NASDA Applauds Service to Farmers and Ranchers

NASDA recognized 14 agriculture leaders and one longtime university official for decades of service supporting farmers, agricultural policy 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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