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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

E15 Debate Continues as Farm Bill Stalls

South Dakota lawmakers...

SDSU Extension Welcomes John Jaeger as New Beef Specialist

John Jaeger joins SDSU Extension as a beef specialist, using his...

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...

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Consumers Turn Back to Home Food Skills

More consumers are producing food at home as health, affordability, and wellness encourage long-term habits that extend beyond social media trends.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Celebrating the Legacy of Antique Tractors

August 22 celebrates antique tractors and the people behind them, helping preserve agricultural history, traditions, and innovations for future...

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Tyson Adjusts Beef Operations Strategy

Tyson Foods is realigning its beef network by consolidating operations, increasing efficiency, and concentrating production at key...

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Long-Term Farm Returns Remain Resilient

A review of farm financial performance shows both crop and livestock operations maintained solid returns through changing market...

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...

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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