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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

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...

Safe Dicamba Use Remains Key for Growers

South Dakota growers must follow dicamba application deadlines and use...

Red Power Round Up Celebrates Farm Heritage

The 2026 National Red Power Round Up returns to Huron, South Dakota,...

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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...

Friday, June 26, 2026

USDA Expands RCPP Funding for Farmers

USDA expands RCPP with $310 million investment supporting farmers through conservation projects improving land health productivity and encouraging...

Friday, June 26, 2026

Biochar Fertilizers Improve Yield and Soil Balance

Liquid biochar fertilizers improve crop yield, maintain soil nutrients, and increase farm profits offering a sustainable alternative to...

Thursday, June 25, 2026

USDA Funds 40 Projects to Combat New World Screwworm

To combat Southwest New World Screwworm outbreaks, the USDA is enforcing strict quarantines, sterile fly releases, and funding forty innovative...

Thursday, June 25, 2026

New Farm Bill Draft Gains Support from American Farm Bureau

AFBF’s Zippy Duvall welcomed Senator Boozman’s farm bill draft for expanding credit and conservation but urged adding direct financial...

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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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