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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

South Dakota Farm Bureau Awards Student Scholarships

South Dakota Farm Bureau awarded scholarships to eight students...

SDSU Celebrates Animal Science Success Stories

The South Dakota State University recognized judging teams,...

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...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Thursday, May 14, 2026

USDA Projects Lower Wheat Harvest and Exports

USDA forecasts steep declines in US wheat output with higher prices lower exports and tightening supplies across wheat corn rice and global grain...

Thursday, May 14, 2026

USDA Survey to Shape 2026 Crop Reports

USDA is collecting nationwide farm data to improve 2026 crop acreage and grain stock reports supporting informed agricultural and market decisions.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

New US Bill Targets Water Treaty Delays Hitting Farmers

US lawmakers propose a tariff‑based bill to enforce water treaty rules and reduce growing risks to farmers, ranchers, and national food supply...

Thursday, May 14, 2026

USDA Wheat Aid Boosts Global Food Security

USDA approved a major wheat shipment under Food for Peace to support emergency feeding programs while strengthening global food security and...

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,...

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,...

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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