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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

SDSU Extension Strengthens 4-H Team with New Specialists

SDSU Extension adds two new 4-H field specialists to strengthen...

Grain Testing Supports Safe Livestock Feeding

Drought conditions increase nitrate levels in grain crops. Testing...

Protect Sunflower Yield with Early Scouting

Red sunflower seed weevils are active in sunflower fields. Regular...

Learn How to Protect Sunflower Yield with Early Scouting

Banded sunflower moths threaten sunflower production by damaging...

USDA Approves Drought Aid for Aurora County in South Dakota

USDA has designated Aurora County as a drought disaster...

Best Water Hauling Tips for Livestock

Drought limits livestock water supplies. Proper hauling systems,...

USDA Helps SD Producers Recover from Storms

Three South Dakota counties receive federal disaster assistance,...

South Dakota Extends Drought Forage Transport Relief

South Dakota extends emergency forage transportation flexibility,...

Keep South Dakota Corn Safe from Rootworms

Corn rootworm adults are emerging in corn fields, making...

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Early Soybean Fields Deliver Higher Yields Study Finds

Research shows early soybean planting can increase yields, but stronger weed management strategies may be needed to limit weed growth and...

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

New USDA Funding Targets Feral Swine Damage

USDA is investing $35 million in partnership projects to control feral swine and reduce their impact on farms, wildlife habitats, livestock, and...

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Congress Backs New Fight Against Fruit Pest

Federal lawmakers have reintroduced the SWAT Act to expand research and management programs designed to combat spotted wing drosophila and protect...

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Rising Diesel Prices Increase Financial Pressure on Farmers

Farmers nationwide are dealing with higher diesel and fertilizer expenses, increasing the cost of planting crops, operating equipment, and...

Monday, July 27, 2026

Border Livestock Trade Set for Careful Return

A phased USDA plan will reopen livestock trade ports while using strict inspections and disease monitoring to protect animal health and support...

Friday, July 24, 2026

AgZen Grows Dealer Reach Across North America

AgZen expanded its dealer network with over 200 locations, bringing advanced spray coverage intelligence to more growers and applicators across...

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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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