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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 Names Nick Volesky as Specialty Crop Field Specialist

SDSU Extension appoints Nick Volesky as Horticulture and Specialty Crop...

Beef Producers Invited to Learn Advanced Breeding Practices

The September beef cattle symposium in Nebraska offers producers and...

Preparing Calves for Fall Sales and Healthy Weaning Season

With fall sales near, cattle producers focus on preconditioning shots,...

How to Get a Pesticide Applicator License in South Dakota

This guide explains how to become a certified commercial pesticide...

2025 Tri-State Drainage Research Forum Coming to Brookings

The 2025 Tri-State Drainage Research Forum will take place in...

Farmers Urged to Scout for European Corn Borer Pests

European corn borer caterpillars are causing leaf and stem damage in...

SDSU Extension Beef Team Trains for Secure Cattle Future

SDSU Extension beef experts complete specialized training to strengthen...

SDSU Winter Wheat Event Offers Trials and Expert Talks

SDSU Extension will host the 36th Winter Wheat Meeting in Draper,...

Soybean Biofuels Drive Demand and Expand Livestock Feed Supply

Soy-based biofuels are raising demand for soybean oil and creating more...

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National Agriculture News Headlines

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Prepare Idle Grain Bins for Safe Storage After Summer Storms

Inspect, repair, and clean storm hit grain bins before filling. Verify foundations, walls, roofs, vents, wiring, conveyors, and aeration. Train...

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Farm Safety Tips for Ditch Haying 2025

NDSU Extension advises farmers to follow key safety steps, inspect ditches, and maintain equipment to prevent accidents while haying during the...

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Big Buddy 1300 Grain Cart Powers Welker Big Bud Harvest 2025

Demco, Titan, and Big Equipment reveal the Big Buddy 1300 for Welker Farms, uniting LSW1400 tires and Harvest Vision tech, with a public debut and...

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Ancient Plant Hybridization Gave Birth to the Modern Potato

A new study reveals that the potato originated 9 million years ago from a hybridization between tomato and Etuberosum ancestors, giving it the...

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

WASDE Report Offers Key Crop Market Insights

USDA’s WASDE report delivers accurate supply and demand forecasts for major crops, supporting informed decisions and strengthening U.S....

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Dairy Industry Finds Value in Manure Waste

Idaho's innovative research is turning dairy manure into valuable products, helping farmers reduce waste, improve sustainability, and increase...

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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