﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Tue, 19 May 2026 04:15:26 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>South Dakota Ag Connection</title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1271</link><atom:link href="https://southdakotaagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1271" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Wheat Faces Army Cutworm Pressure]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-wheat-faces-army-cutworm-pressure</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Army cutworms are becoming more active in South Dakota wheat fields as temperatures continue warming this spring. Farmers are noticing feeding damage in some areas, and ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-wheat-faces-army-cutworm-pressure</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-158352]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ethanol Expansion Changed Rural Land Markets]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/ethanol-expansion-changed-rural-land-markets</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 A new study from South Dakota State University shows that the ethanol boom of the early 2000s greatly increased farmland values across the Midwest. Researchers found that ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/ethanol-expansion-changed-rural-land-markets</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-158342]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Webinar Focuses on Soil Health]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-webinar-focuses-on-soil-health</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Farmers and agricultural professionals will have an opportunity to learn more about soil health and sustainable farming during an upcoming educational webinar on May 26 at 2 ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-webinar-focuses-on-soil-health</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-157896]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Weed Growth Concerns Increase]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-weed-growth-concerns-increase</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson        

 The planting season in South Dakota continues moving forward despite dry weather conditions and large temperature changes across the state. Farmers are making planting ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-weed-growth-concerns-increase</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-157894]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Farm Bureau Awards Student Scholarships]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-farm-bureau-awards-student-scholarships</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota Farm Bureau selected eight students to receive scholarships supporting their education during the 2026-27 academic year. The scholarships recognize students who ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-farm-bureau-awards-student-scholarships</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-157663]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Celebrates Animal Science Success Stories]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-celebrates-animal-science-success-stories</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota State University Department of Animal Science hosted its annual Celebration of Animal Science Achievements and Excellence on April 23 at McCrory Gardens. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-celebrates-animal-science-success-stories</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-157661]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farm Waste Helps Reduce Plastic Pollution]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/farm-waste-helps-reduce-plastic-pollution</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Plastic pollution continues creating environmental concerns as many packaging products are designed for single use and require hundreds of years to break down naturally. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/farm-waste-helps-reduce-plastic-pollution</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-157442]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Smart Breeding Preparation Helps Improve Beef Herd Success]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/smart-breeding-preparation-helps-improve-beef-herd-success</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 As more than 50% of beef operations finish calving according to USDA, 2020 report, cattle producers begin preparing for the next breeding season to produce next year’s calf ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/smart-breeding-preparation-helps-improve-beef-herd-success</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-157440]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Johnson Supports Stronger Farmland Protections]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/johnson-supports-stronger-farmland-protections</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 U.S. lawmakers are continuing efforts to protect American farmland and critical infrastructure from foreign adversaries such as China. Representative Dusty Johnson joined ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/johnson-supports-stronger-farmland-protections</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-157303]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Mental Wellness Matters During Planting Season]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/mental-wellness-matters-during-planting-season</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Planting season is one of the busiest and most important times of the year for farmers. It brings excitement and hope for a successful harvest, but it also creates stress and ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/mental-wellness-matters-during-planting-season</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-157301]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Grass Bug Damage Rises During Drought]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/grass-bug-damage-rises-during-drought</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Black grass bugs are becoming a growing concern for forage producers across South Dakota as drought conditions continue affecting many parts of the state. These insects are ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/grass-bug-damage-rises-during-drought</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-157266]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Student Wins National Science Fellowship]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-student-wins-national-science-fellowship</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota State University doctoral student Isabel Dalton has received a prestigious fellowship from the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program. ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-student-wins-national-science-fellowship</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-157264]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Late Spring Frost Threatens Alfalfa Growth]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/late-spring-frost-threatens-alfalfa-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Cold nighttime temperatures during late spring are raising concerns among forage producers about possible frost injury in alfalfa fields. Although alfalfa is known for good ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/late-spring-frost-threatens-alfalfa-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-156887]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Smart Forage Choices Help During Dry Weather]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/smart-forage-choices-help-during-dry-weather</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Kim Ricardo, SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist, highlighted the importance of diversified forage systems to help farmers maintain feed supplies and reduce drought risks ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/smart-forage-choices-help-during-dry-weather</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-156885]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Activates Drought Task Force]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-activates-drought-task-force</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has activated the state Drought Task Force to closely monitor drought conditions across the state. 

 The latest U.S. Drought Monitor ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-activates-drought-task-force</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-156692]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Farm Tours Promote Agricultural Innovation]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-farm-tours-promote-agricultural-innovation</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association is organizing the “Small Farms Big Ideas” Summer Farm Tour Series to help farmers, agricultural professionals, and community ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-farm-tours-promote-agricultural-innovation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-156689]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Honors Legacy of Swine Research Leader]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-honors-legacy-of-swine-research-leader</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota State University will soon establish the Rick Wahlstrom Endowed Chair in Swine Production to honor the longtime professor’s impact on swine research, teaching, ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-honors-legacy-of-swine-research-leader</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-156455]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[4 Major Water Projects Support South Dakota’s Growth]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/4-major-water-projects-support-south-dakotas-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota continues investing in several major water projects designed to improve long-term drinking water supplies and support future growth across the region. Water ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/4-major-water-projects-support-south-dakotas-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-156454]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Expands Water Infrastructure Plans]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-expands-water-infrastructure-plans</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota has long depended on rivers, reservoirs, and underground aquifers to meet its water needs. These resources have supported steady growth in population, ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-expands-water-infrastructure-plans</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-156280]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pine Bark Beetle Meeting Set in Spearfish]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/pine-bark-beetle-meeting-set-in-spearfish</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 SDSU Extension and the USDA Forest Service are hosting a public meeting to help landowners manage rising pine bark beetle populations. The event will take place on May 11, ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/pine-bark-beetle-meeting-set-in-spearfish</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-156279]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>