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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

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...

Olson Labs Advance Research Growth at SDSU

Olson Research Laboratories at SDSU continue supporting applied...

R1 Soybeans Need Careful Weed Control Decisions

Soybeans entering the reproductive stage need careful herbicide...

South Dakota Crops Face New Grasshopper Challenges

Large grasshopper populations are damaging crops in southeast South...

South Dakota Soybeans Drive Biodiesel Market Growth

South Dakota soybean leadership continues to strengthen biodiesel,...

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Feedlot Returns Expected to Weaken

Record-high breakeven prices and expensive feeder cattle are expected to reduce feedlot profitability during the second half of 2026.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Land O'Lakes Invests in Future Dairy Growth

A new investment in Land O'Lakes' Tulare facility will expand dairy protein production and create additional value for cooperative members.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

New USDA Rule Could Boost Corn Profits

USDA's new regenerative feedstock program could help farmers demonstrate sustainability efforts and unlock future opportunities in low-carbon...

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Farmers Rely on Agriculture News Sources and Peers when Making Buying Decisions

Survey findings show farmers use diverse sources for information, with agricultural media and producer networks ranking ahead of retailer...

Monday, July 13, 2026

US Vietnam Trade Grows Through Food Campaign

A nationwide promotion in Vietnam is highlighting American agricultural products while supporting stronger trade relationships between the United...

Monday, July 13, 2026

USMCA Uncertainty Clouds Farm Trade

The USMCA remains active, but its future review process has introduced uncertainty for agricultural producers and exporters across North America.

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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