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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

Lawmakers Seek Bipartisan Support for New Farm Bill

Lawmakers are exploring several ways to advance the Farm Bill, but...

New RANCH Act Targets Cropland and Cattle Growth

The RANCH Act proposes payments for converting cropland to grassland,...

New Reporting Tool Supports Crop Disease Detection

A new online reporting tool helps South Dakota communities report crop...

Learn How to Protect Sheep and Goats from Scrapie

Scrapie is a fatal disease affecting sheep and goats, making...

South Dakota Boosts Drought Support for Ranchers

South Dakota expands drought relief by extending firefighting support...

South Dakota Approves Livestock Inspection Fee Increase

South Dakota approves a $0.45 per head livestock inspection fee...

E15 Debate Continues as Farm Bill Stalls

South Dakota lawmakers...

SDSU Extension Welcomes John Jaeger as New Beef Specialist

John Jaeger joins SDSU Extension as a beef specialist, using his...

2026 Eminent Leaders Honored by SDSU

South Dakota State University honors Patty DeZeeuw, Mary Duvall, Jerry...

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Monday, August 24, 2026

Farm Families Urged to Prioritize ATV Safety

ATV safety experts recommend training, protective equipment and age-appropriate vehicle use to help reduce injuries among young farm and ranch...

Monday, August 24, 2026

Protect Soybeans from Southern Green Stink Bugs

Effective scouting and timely treatment can help soybean growers manage southern green stink bugs and minimize crop damage throughout the growing...

Monday, August 24, 2026

Oklahoma Farmers Wait for Rain and Relief

Oklahoma farmers are battling drought, reduced crop growth, stressed livestock, and shrinking hay supplies as extreme weather persists.

Monday, August 24, 2026

Florida Farmers Gain Extra Relief Time

Florida producers have until January 2027 to seek disaster relief funding for hurricane-related losses, helping farms recover and rebuild after...

Monday, August 24, 2026

Global Soy Demand Powers Industry Growth

Soy Connext 2026 highlighted growing soy demand, changing trade patterns, and improved sustainability practices that are helping strengthen the...

Friday, August 21, 2026

Farm Bill Debate Puts Conservation Programs at Risk

Proposed farm bill reductions could limit conservation funding and make it harder for farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture practices that...

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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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