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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

Improve Herd Health During Dry Conditions

Mixed rainfall patterns require producers...

South Dakota Wants Better Farm Bill Support

South Dakota farm groups encourage Congress to strengthen the Senate...

Protect Soybeans from Dectes Stem Borer

Dectes stem borer adults are active in South Dakota soybean...

Cover Crops Help Reduce Feed Costs

A South Dakota guide outlines cover crop grazing...

USDA Helps Producers Recover from Drought Conditions

USDA names Lawrence County South Dakota in a drought disaster area,...

Late Season Weeds Reveal Better Sunflower Strategies

Late season sunflower weed escapes can affect future crops. Producers...

New Small Ruminant Specialist Joins SDSU Extension

SDSU Extension appoints Ryan Spurling as a Small Ruminant...

Annual Forage Insurance Helps Manage Drought Risks

South Dakota producers can use Annual Forage Rainfall Index insurance...

South Dakota Students Create Smart Fertilizer Solutions

South Dakota Mines students use advanced technology and microbial...

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

FDA Clears Horse Drug for Screwworm Prevention

A new FDA emergency authorization allows veterinarians to use Ivermectin Liquid for Horses to help prevent New World screwworm infestations for a...

Thursday, July 16, 2026

New PhytoGen® Cottonseed Varieties Set for 2027

Three new PhytoGen® cotton varieties aim to help growers increase productivity through improved yield potential, fiber quality, and disease...

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Hybrid Wheat Gets Major Boost from Bayer

Bayer and RAGT are advancing hybrid wheat technology to improve productivity, crop resilience, and long-term food security in major wheat-growing...

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

New KUHN Mergers Improve Hay Harvest Efficiency

New KUHN Merge Maxx® mergers bring advanced technology, dependable performance and improved crop handling to support efficient forage...

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

New Holland Adds Smarter Hay Harvest Technology

New Holland's latest windrowers and balers combine precision technology, durability and automation to help producers improve harvest...

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

New Syngenta Alliance Supports Soil Health

A new agricultural partnership will provide farmers with biological solutions that support stronger crops, healthier soils, and potential revenue...

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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