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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

DANR Approves Nearly $38.9 Million for Water Projects

DANR approved nearly $38,934,341 million for South Dakota water...

Ranchers See New Growth Two Years After South Dakota Fires

Producers near White River are seeing land recover after a major...

USDA Gives $133,900 Grant to Hadrick Ranch

USDA awards nearly $134,000 to Hadrick Ranch to support beef...

Register Now for the 2026 Eastern South Dakota Water Conference

The 2026 Eastern South Dakota Water Conference brings stakeholders...

USDA Announces Drought Loan Assistance in South Dakota

USDA makes emergency loan assistance available to eligible producers in...

SDSU Names Three Finalists for Research Leadership

SDSU names three finalists for research leadership, with experience in...

Cow and Heifer Values Remain Strong in 2026

Tight cattle supplies keep cow and heifer values strong as producers...

Cool Season Crops Help Manage Resistant Weeds

Cool season crops can help farmers manage resistant weeds by competing...

Leave Crop Residue to Improve Soil Health

South Dakota research shows that leaving crop residue and reducing...

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Kubota Partners With Nonprofits for Change

Ten nonprofit organizations will receive Kubota funding and equipment to advance agricultural education, conservation, food security, and...

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Syngenta introduces EXORT platform to improve crop growth and quality

Syngenta's EXORT technology uses naturally occurring microRNAs to help crops improve growth, quality, and yield while supporting efficient and...

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

New Data Reveals Foreign Land Holdings

A University of Illinois study finds foreign ownership represents a small share of U.S. farmland and is largely concentrated in forestland...

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

How to Prioritize Corn Fields This Harvest

Choosing the right corn field to harvest first may be more important than selecting the start date. Regular scouting helps identify fields at...

Monday, September 28, 2026

Manure Mulch Film Boosts Crop Yields

Scientists developed a manure-based mulch film that helps crops thrive with less fertilizer while improving soil quality and reducing agricultural...

Monday, September 28, 2026

Better Straw Management Lowers N2O Emissions

Scientists found that pelletized straw was the most effective straw treatment for reducing nitrous oxide emissions in nitrogen-fertilized soils.

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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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