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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

Organic Field Day Highlights Soil Health Practices

A South Dakota field day provides producers with practical lessons on...

South Dakota Approves $54.8 Million for Water Projects

South Dakota approves $54.8 million in loans and grants to improve...

SDSU Research Strengthens Wheat Disease Resistance

SDSU researchers identify disease-resistant wheat genes to...

New Report Reviews CRP and Hay Trends

New research highlights changing CRP enrollment, declining hay acreage,...

Protect Crops from Growing Grasshopper Pressure

Grasshopper populations are increasing in parts of South Dakota. Early...

Early Action Helps Control Corn Stalk Borers

Common stalk borers can injure young corn plants through feeding and...

From Farm Village to Virology Research Success

Ramchander Nadipelly’s journey from an Indian farming village to...

Warm Weather May Boost Pea Aphid Growth

Warm weather conditions may encourage rapid pea aphid growth in alfalfa...

SDSU Spring Wheat Tours Showcase Variety Performance

SDSU Extension will host free spring wheat tours on June...

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Monday, June 29, 2026

June Cattle Report Shows Higher Feedlot Levels

Feedlot inventory increased in June while placements and marketings declined. Strong beef demand and tighter supplies continue to shape cattle...

Monday, June 29, 2026

Scientists Tackle Swine Disease Challenges

New research in the swine industry focuses on PRRSV and PEDV to improve understanding of disease spread, strengthen control strategies, and...

Monday, June 29, 2026

Artificial Intelligence Advancing Beef Cattle Farming Efficiency

Artificial intelligence is helping beef farmers monitor health improve feeding boost breeding and manage resources efficiently creating smarter...

Monday, June 29, 2026

Build Strong Pastures with Forage Basics

Basic forage knowledge helps farmers choose the right plants manage seasonal growth and use mixtures to maintain feed supply improve nutrition and...

Friday, June 26, 2026

US Hog Numbers Dip Slightly in New Report

The USDA reports 73.7 million hogs in the US, showing a slight decline. Production remains stable with steady litter sizes, consistent farrowing...

Friday, June 26, 2026

Soil Microbes Boost Crop Heat Tolerance

A new study shows root microbes influence crop responses to heat stress. Understanding this link could help improve climate adaptation strategies...

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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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