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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

2026 Eminent Leaders Honored by SDSU

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

Crystal Levesque Named SDSU Swine Production Chair

Crystal Levesque receives SDSU’s inaugural Rick Wahlstrom Endowed...

SDSU Welcomes Paige Madison as Livestock Specialist

SDSU Extension welcomes Paige Madison as a livestock specialist who...

Rising Soybean Aphids Raise Crop Protection Concerns in South Dakota

Soybean aphid numbers are increasing across South Dakota, prompting...

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...

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Monday, August 17, 2026

How Cereal Rye Biomass Drives Cover Crop Success

Cover crop benefits depend on biomass production, making management decisions critical for achieving erosion, nutrient, and weed control goals.

Monday, August 17, 2026

Crop Straw Helps Build Healthy Soils

Researchers found that straw return improves soil structure and helps store carbon, offering a practical tool for healthier soils and more...

Monday, August 17, 2026

Smart Water Strategies Transform US Agriculture

Water-saving technologies and smarter management practices are helping U.S. farmers improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen resilience...

Monday, August 17, 2026

Equipment Industry Seeks Trade Certainty

AED is promoting stronger Canada-U.S. trade relations to help equipment businesses, farmers, and industries dependent on reliable cross-border...

Friday, August 14, 2026

USDA Boosts Arkansas Crop Acreage Estimates

USDA data revealed higher acreage for soybeans, cotton, and rice in Arkansas. Soybeans could reach a record yield, while corn acres declined, but...

Friday, August 14, 2026

Alltech Reshapes US Leadership for Growth

Alltech has reorganized its U.S. leadership team to support future growth, innovation and stronger customer partnerships across the livestock...

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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