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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

Learn How to Manage Weeds to Protect Winter Wheat Yields

Wheat streak mosaic virus spreads through wheat curl mites that survive...

Safe Grazing Tips for Drought Stressed Pastures

Drought stressed sorghum forages can develop dangerous prussic acid...

South Dakota Clarifies Rules for Dyed Diesel Fuel Use

South Dakota limits tax exempt on road use of dyed diesel to...

Protect Farm Equipment from Fires During Harvest

Farmers can reduce harvest fire risks by checking equipment, managing...

Can Cattle and Sheep Eat Sprouted Grain?

Sprouted grains can provide similar feed value to normal grain for...

Fall Herbicide Treatments Offer Better Kochia Control

South Dakota State University research finds that combining...

How Recent Rain Helps Improve Fall Herbicide Weed Control?

Recent rain in South Dakota creates better conditions for fall...

SDSU Student-Run Farm Donates 2700 Pounds of Fresh Produce

South Dakota State University student farmers grow and donate fresh...

SDSU Extension Hosts Cattle AI Schools

SDSU Extension holds cattle AI schools throughout South Dakota,...

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Plan Better Grain Storage for 2027

Post-harvest system reviews help farmers improve grain management, reduce bottlenecks, enhance safety, and prepare for future growth.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

TYM Gains Gold Level Recognition from Dealers

TYM received Gold Level status and multiple top rankings in a major dealer survey, reflecting strong performance across key business and support...

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Farmers Gain New Pathways Through Deere Program

John Deere Foundation's new Farm-to-Plate strategy supports farmers, food recovery efforts, and food banks through an $18.5 million nationwide...

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Dairy Campaign Spotlights Women Farm Leaders

A new national dairy initiative shares the stories of women farmers, showcasing innovation, sustainability, technology, and leadership in modern...

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Farm Herbicide Linked to Cancer Claims

A California lawsuit alleging cancer linked to atrazine exposure has renewed attention on herbicide safety and farmer health issues.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

New Feedlot Center to Boost Beef Innovation at West Texas A&M University

West Texas A&M University is building a state-of-the-art feedlot research center with support from a record USDA grant and industry partners.

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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