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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

German Student Gains Global Swine Experience Through SDSU

German agriculture student Chelsea Cordsen gained hands-on swine...

AI-Powered Weed Control Expands Across South Dakota Farms

Greeneye Technology’s partnership with Intellifarms Northern...

The South Dakota Ag Foundation Appoints Austin Havlik to its Board of Directors

South Dakota Ag Foundation appoints Austin Havlik to its board, adding...

Drone Technology Gains Ground on South Dakota Farms

South Dakota farmers are increasingly using drones for crop monitoring...

Senator John Thune Defends Key Farm Bill Priorities

Senator John Thune highlights major farm bill priorities, including...

USDA Designates South Dakota Counties for Drought Aid

USDA designates Meade County as a natural disaster area after...

South Dakota Supports Stronger Federal Hemp Rules

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins 34...

Brookings Hosts Permaculture and Food Forest Workshop

A Brookings workshop will teach permaculture principles, food forest...

Senate Advances Big Tech Algorithm Transparency Bill

A Senate committee unanimously approved a bipartisan bill...

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Natural Gas Supplies Surge Before Winter

Strong production and lower LNG demand are expected to lift natural gas inventories to decade-high levels ahead of winter, according to the latest...

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Good Soil Data Starts Smart Nutrient Planning

Accurate soil sampling supports better nutrient stewardship by providing reliable data for fertilizer decisions, improving efficiency,...

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Watch Trees Closely During Beetle Season

Checking trees in August can help identify Asian longhorned beetle infestations early and reduce the risk of damage to hardwood trees and forests.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Foreign Farmland Rules Expand Across America

Foreign ownership of U.S. farmland faces increased regulation as states tighten laws and federal agencies introduce new reporting and enforcement...

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Joint Effort Aims to Protect Rural America

A new federal agreement will strengthen agricultural security through better detection, information sharing, research, and preparedness efforts...

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Scientists Warn of Genetic Gap in Corn

Researchers have uncovered a genetic weakness in important corn breeding lines, stressing the need to expand diversity to support future crop...

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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