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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

Farmers Invited to 2026 Ag Summit

South Dakota Governor invites farmers, ranchers,...

Smart Feed Systems Transform Livestock Farming

Modern livestock systems generate large data, but...

Sturm Returns to Lead Research Farm

Natalie Sturm returns as manager of Dakota Lakes Research Farm,...

State Boosts Water Infrastructure with New Funding

South Dakota approves $150.7 million funding to improve water,...

Feed Management Drives Beef Production Success

Feed management decisions in beef production create chain reactions...

High Oleic Soybeans Boost Farmer Profits

High oleic soybeans offer farmers better returns through premium...

SDSU Youth Gain Skills at National Forum

Two South Dakota students represented their state at the...

SDSU Livestock Event Celebrates 103 Years Legacy

SDSU Little International marks 103 years with livestock shows, student...

SDSPA Organic Small Grain Farming Tips

SDSPA’s Organic Scope Guides help producers understand...

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

New Tech Helps Farmers Control Livestock Disease

PremisesMapper helps farmers build accurate biosecurity maps, improving disease preparedness, response efficiency, and farm safety while...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

HPAI Impact Falls Helping Egg Prices Ease

Poultry markets improve as egg production rises, and HPAI slows. Biosecurity efforts and strong supply indicators help stabilize prices despite...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

USDA Expands Farm Trade with Philippines Mission

The USDA’s 2026 Philippines mission will help US farmers and agribusinesses expand exports, build partnerships, and explore growing...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Cover Crops Boost Soil Health Most

A multi-state study finds cover crops offer the most reliable soil health benefits, improving soil carbon and biological activity across different...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Weather May Boost Brazil Corn Yields

Brazil’s 2025/26 corn crop is estimated at 140.3 million tons with increased planted area partially offsetting lower yields. Weather will...

Monday, March 30, 2026

Farmers Rebuild Faster with Federal Aid

USDA disaster programs provide financial aid, technical support, and recovery tools to farmers facing natural disasters, helping them restore...

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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