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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

Farm Waste Helps Reduce Plastic Pollution

Researchers develop biodegradable packaging films from agricultural...

Smart Breeding Preparation Helps Improve Beef Herd Success

Careful breeding season preparation helps cattle producers improve...

Johnson Supports Stronger Farmland Protections

Lawmakers introduce legislation to strengthen protections against...

Mental Wellness Matters During Planting Season

Farmers experience stress, pressure, long work hours, and uncertainty...

Grass Bug Damage Rises During Drought

Drought conditions in South Dakota increase black grass bug damage,...

SDSU Student Wins National Science Fellowship

SDSU doctoral student Isabel Dalton has received a...

Late Spring Frost Threatens Alfalfa Growth

Late spring frost conditions may damage alfalfa fields, reduce forage...

Smart Forage Choices Help During Dry Weather

Diversified forage systems help farmers manage drought conditions by...

South Dakota Activates Drought Task Force

South Dakota activates its Drought Task Force...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

New Research Raises Fresh Concerns Over Atrazine Use

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

New Research Raises Fresh Concerns Over Atrazine Use

Recent research is renewing scrutiny of atrazine, pointing to possible cancer risks tied to long term exposure among farmers, pesticide handlers,...
Record Wine Sales Hide Ongoing Market Pressures

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Record Wine Sales Hide Ongoing Market Pressures

Higher wine prices boosted spending in 2025, but declining consumption and supply cuts are driving a major industry reset across production,...
USDA Bans Lenders from Rural Loan Program

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

USDA Bans Lenders from Rural Loan Program

USDA has barred ten lenders from a rural loan program to address risky lending practices and strengthen oversight while ensuring dependable...
ILM Lowers Biomass Costs for Farmers

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

ILM Lowers Biomass Costs for Farmers

Integrated landscape management combines smart technology and crop planning to reduce biomass costs to increase farmer profits and support a...
Childrens Book Shares Farm Based Life Lessons

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Childrens Book Shares Farm Based Life Lessons

A farm-based children’s book helps young readers learn about confidence in self-worth and purpose through a simple and relatable tractor...
USDA Shares Hurricane Help for Farmers

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

USDA Shares Hurricane Help for Farmers

USDA encourages farmers to prepare hurricanes and use federal programs that help protect operations and recover losses caused by tropical storms...
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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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