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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

SDSU Hosts Western Specialty Crop Farm Tour

SDSU Extension will host a free specialty crop tour on July 21, 2026,...

SDSU Welcomes Mandy Marney as Director

Mandy Marney joins SDSU Extension as Director, bringing years of...

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...

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Six Classroom Agriculture Leaders Gain Recognition

Six educators are awarded for improving student understanding of agriculture through practical lessons that connect farming with daily life...

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

US Cookout Food Prices Increase with Inflation

Rising inflation and supply pressures push Fourth of July cookout prices higher, with most food items increasing while some costs fall due to...

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Managing White Mold in Soybeans

White mold affects soybean yields under cool moist conditions. Using resistant varieties, crop rotation, weed control,...

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

US Moves to Cut Fertilizer Costs

The US government pauses fertilizer import duties to improve supply reduce prices and help farmers save billions while strengthening long-term...

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...

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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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