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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

Heat and Drought Challenge Cut Flower Farms

Heat and drought are challenging South Dakota cut flower...

Drought Raises Spider Mite Risk in Soybeans

Dry weather can increase twospotted spider mite infestations...

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...

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Thursday, August 13, 2026

New USDA Approach Strengthens Crop Predictions

USDA is using producer-reported yield information and acreage data to improve crop forecasts and deliver accurate agricultural statistics for...

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Synagro Advances Circular Economy Goals

Synagro's 2025 report highlights waste-to-resource solutions, lower greenhouse gas emissions, improved safety performance, and continued...

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Reading the Signs Inside Grain Bins

Combining temperature, moisture, and CO2 monitoring helps operators understand grain conditions, detect problems sooner, and improve the...

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Cheese Art Highlights Indiana Dairy Tradition

The Indiana State Fair's annual cheese sculpture celebrates dairy farmers, creative artistry, and agricultural education while ending its...

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Future of Rice Farming Under Spotlight

Economic pressure, drought, and rising input costs are reshaping rice production as experts share strategies to help growers manage risk and...

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...

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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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