﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:26:14 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[What South Dakota Beef Producers Need to Know About BQA Certification?]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/what-south-dakota-beef-producers-need-to-know-about-bqa-certification</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification is becoming increasingly important for beef producers across South Dakota. The national BQA program helps farmers and cattle ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/what-south-dakota-beef-producers-need-to-know-about-bqa-certification</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-182521]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Six Plants That Can Cause Livestock Poisoning]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/six-plants-that-can-cause-livestock-poisoning</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Prussic acid is a natural plant defense that can create serious health risks for livestock. Although it is most commonly linked to sorghum and sudangrass, several other plants ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/six-plants-that-can-cause-livestock-poisoning</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-182518]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[West Coast Agricultural Tour Offers Lessons for Future Leaders]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/west-coast-agricultural-tour-offers-lessons-for-future-leaders</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 A group of students in South Dakota State University’s global agricultural leadership master’s program visited the West Coast to learn how agriculture operates in a different ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/west-coast-agricultural-tour-offers-lessons-for-future-leaders</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-182462]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Soil Testing Helps Improve Corn Fertilizer Decisions]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/soil-testing-helps-improve-corn-fertilizer-decisions</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Soil testing helps farmers understand the nutrients available to crops and make better fertilizer decisions. For corn growers, phosphorus is an important nutrient that ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/soil-testing-helps-improve-corn-fertilizer-decisions</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-182460]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Alfalfa Grazing Tips for Better Livestock Nutrition]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/alfalfa-grazing-tips-for-better-livestock-nutrition</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Alfalfa is a valuable forage crop that provides livestock with high levels of crude protein and digestible nutrients. While many farmers grow alfalfa for hay, it can also be ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/alfalfa-grazing-tips-for-better-livestock-nutrition</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-182362]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Tips for Grazing Standing Corn to Save Feed Costs]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/tips-for-grazing-standing-corn-to-save-feed-costs</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Extreme heat stress this year may have reduced corn ear size, causing smaller ears to bounce off combine head during harvest. This can increase yield losses and leave more ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/tips-for-grazing-standing-corn-to-save-feed-costs</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-182359]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Offers Beef Quality Training for Cattle Producers]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-offers-beef-quality-training-for-cattle-producers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension is offering a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training course in Madison, South Dakota, on November 12, 2026. The program helps ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-offers-beef-quality-training-for-cattle-producers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-182214]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[South Dakota 4-H Opens New Volunteer Opportunities]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-4-h-opens-new-volunteer-opportunities</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota 4-H, a program of South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension, is inviting volunteers, industry supporters, and current 4-H members to join its statewide ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-4-h-opens-new-volunteer-opportunities</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-182211]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Farmers Gain USDA Drought Support]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-farmers-gain-usda-drought-support</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates four South Dakota counties as natural disaster areas because of severe drought conditions. This decision helps ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-farmers-gain-usda-drought-support</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-182167]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Integrated Bison Mapping Tool Helps Protect Bison from Climate Change]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/integrated-bison-mapping-tool-helps-protect-bison-from-climate-change</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Integrated Bison Mapping Project (IBMP) provides an interactive tool to help people understand how climate change and environmental conditions may affect bison across ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/integrated-bison-mapping-tool-helps-protect-bison-from-climate-change</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-182166]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[End of Season Alfalfa Management for Healthy Growth]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/end-of-season-alfalfa-management-for-healthy-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 As the growing season comes to an end, farmers need to decide whether to take another alfalfa cutting, when to harvest, and how long their stands can remain productive. These ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/end-of-season-alfalfa-management-for-healthy-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-181572]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Prescribed Burning Helps South Dakota Grasslands Thrive]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/prescribed-burning-helps-south-dakota-grasslands-thrive</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Grasslands are an important part of South Dakota's natural landscape. They provide ecological, economic, and recreational benefits while supporting native plants, wildlife, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/prescribed-burning-helps-south-dakota-grasslands-thrive</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-181570]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Does Dry Grass Increase Cattle Drinking Water Needs?]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/does-dry-grass-increase-cattle-drinking-water-needs</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Cattle need clean drinking water every day, but they also get water from the grass they eat. The amount of water in grass can change during the growing season. Young, green ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/does-dry-grass-increase-cattle-drinking-water-needs</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-181510]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Supports South Dakota Ranchers with $598 Million]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/usda-supports-south-dakota-ranchers-with-598-million</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides approximately $598.9 million in farm safety net and conservation program payments to farmers, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/usda-supports-south-dakota-ranchers-with-598-million</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-181509]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Farmers Gain Support Through Farm Programs]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-farmers-gain-support-through-farm-programs</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Harvest season brings busy days to farms across South Dakota as farmers work to bring in their crops. Combines move through fields, and producers spend long hours completing ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-farmers-gain-support-through-farm-programs</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-181321]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Protecting Prairie Lakes Through Better Water Monitoring]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/protecting-prairie-lakes-through-better-water-monitoring</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Shallow prairie lakes across the Upper Midwest experience natural changes throughout the year. Water clarity, color, smell, and biological activity often change with the ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/protecting-prairie-lakes-through-better-water-monitoring</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-181318]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Better Feed Practices Support Sustainable Pig Farming]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/better-feed-practices-support-sustainable-pig-farming</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Feed management plays an important role in livestock farming. The type and amount of feed given to pigs affect animal growth, manure nutrient levels, crop production, and ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/better-feed-practices-support-sustainable-pig-farming</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-181244]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Artificial Intelligence Technology Improves Livestock Feed Management]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/new-artificial-intelligence-technology-improves-livestock-feed-management</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a useful tool in agriculture. It helps organize information, identify possible problems, and support better decisions. In livestock ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/new-artificial-intelligence-technology-improves-livestock-feed-management</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-181185]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Soil Test Results Guide Better Phosphorus Decisions]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/soil-test-results-guide-better-phosphorus-decisions</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Soil testing remains one of the most important tools farmers use to make nutrient management decisions. By measuring nutrient levels before planting, growers can determine ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/soil-test-results-guide-better-phosphorus-decisions</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-180684]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Research Finds Effective Leafy Spurge Treatment]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/research-finds-effective-leafy-spurge-treatment</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Leafy spurge is one of the most difficult weeds affecting pasture and rangeland areas in South Dakota. This invasive plant spreads quickly, competes with desirable grasses, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/research-finds-effective-leafy-spurge-treatment</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-180683]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>