﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:29:47 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 Supports Stronger Federal Hemp Rules]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-supports-stronger-federal-hemp-rules</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 35 Attorneys General asking Congress to maintain the federal hemp definition adopted in November 2025. ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-supports-stronger-federal-hemp-rules</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-171141]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Brookings Hosts Permaculture and Food Forest Workshop]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/brookings-hosts-permaculture-and-food-forest-workshop</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) and SDSU Extension are hosting an in-person workshop in Brookings to help participants learn about permaculture and ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/brookings-hosts-permaculture-and-food-forest-workshop</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-170910]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Senate Advances Big Tech Algorithm Transparency Bill]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/senate-advances-big-tech-algorithm-transparency-bill</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation unanimously approved legislation designed to increase transparency on major internet platforms. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/senate-advances-big-tech-algorithm-transparency-bill</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-170908]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Protect Hay Quality by Avoiding Noxious Weeds]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/protect-hay-quality-by-avoiding-noxious-weeds</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota farmers who plan to mow or harvest hay from roadside ditches should watch for noxious weeds before beginning field work. While ditch hay provides an additional ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/protect-hay-quality-by-avoiding-noxious-weeds</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-170567]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Japanese Beetles Raise Concerns for South Dakota Gardeners]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/japanese-beetles-raise-concerns-for-south-dakota-gardeners</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Japanese beetles are becoming a growing concern for homeowners and gardeners across parts of South Dakota. 

 These invasive insects feed-on many different plants and can ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/japanese-beetles-raise-concerns-for-south-dakota-gardeners</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-170566]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farmers Union Celebrates Families at State Fair]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/farmers-union-celebrates-families-at-state-fair</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota Farmers Union invites farmers, ranchers, and fair visitors to celebrate agriculture during Farmers Union Day at the South Dakota State Fair on September 5, 2026. ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/farmers-union-celebrates-families-at-state-fair</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-170528]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[“Small Farms, Big Ideas” Features Sustainable Farming Practices]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/small-farms-big-ideas-features-sustainable-farming-practices</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) continued its “Small Farms, Big Ideas” Summer Farm Tour Series by hosting its second educational event for farmers and ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/small-farms-big-ideas-features-sustainable-farming-practices</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-170527]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Canton Earns First South Dakota BDO Rating]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/canton-earns-first-south-dakota-bdo-rating</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Canton, South Dakota, has received the state’s first BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating, marking an important achievement for agriculture and economic development. The rating recognizes the ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/canton-earns-first-south-dakota-bdo-rating</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-170467]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Extension Professionals Wins National Recognition]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-extension-professionals160wins-national-recognition</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension professionals received national recognition for their outstanding work in agricultural education, research, outreach, and ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-extension-professionals160wins-national-recognition</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-170466]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Expands Free Nitrate Testing Across South Dakota]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-expands-free-nitrate-testing-across-south-dakota</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension is expanding its free nitrate testing program by adding more drop-off locations across the state. The additional sites make it ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-expands-free-nitrate-testing-across-south-dakota</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-170068]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[EPA Approves South Dakota Water Quality Report]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/epa-approves-south-dakota-water-quality-report</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially approved the 2026 South Dakota Surface Water Quality Assessment Report, marking another important step in ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/epa-approves-south-dakota-water-quality-report</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-170066]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Water Resource Experts Planning Expansion for Growth]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/water-resource-experts-planning-expansion-for-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota water experts are encouraging residents to value and protect the state's water resources as drought conditions and growing development continue to increase ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/water-resource-experts-planning-expansion-for-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-169847]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Hosts 2026 South Dakota Water Conference]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-hosts-2026-south-dakota-water-conference</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota State University Extension and the South Dakota Water Resources Institute at South Dakota State University are organizing the annual conference. The event will ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-hosts-2026-south-dakota-water-conference</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-169845]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Extension Strengthens 4-H Team with New Specialists]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-extension-strengthens-4-h-team-with-new-specialists</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension is expanding its 4-H program by welcoming two new field specialists who will support youth education, leadership development, ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-extension-strengthens-4-h-team-with-new-specialists</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-169623]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Grain Testing Supports Safe Livestock Feeding]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/grain-testing-supports-safe-livestock-feeding</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Drought and high temperatures are forcing many South Dakota grain producers to decide whether to harvest grain crops or use them as livestock forage. When grain yields are too ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/grain-testing-supports-safe-livestock-feeding</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-169622]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Protect Sunflower Yield with Early Scouting]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/protect-sunflower-yield-with-early-scouting</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Red sunflower seed weevils are becoming active in sunflower fields, making this an important time for growers to begin scouting. These insects can damage developing seeds and ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/protect-sunflower-yield-with-early-scouting</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-169440]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Learn How to Protect Sunflower Yield with Early Scouting]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/learn-how-to-protect-sunflower-yield-with-early-scouting</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Banded sunflower moths are active during the growing season and can seriously reduce sunflower yields if they are not managed at the right time. The caterpillars feed-on ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/learn-how-to-protect-sunflower-yield-with-early-scouting</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-169439]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Approves Drought Aid for Aurora County in South Dakota]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/usda-approves-drought-aid-for-aurora-county-in-south-dakota</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Aurora County in South Dakota as a Secretarial natural disaster area because of severe drought conditions. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/usda-approves-drought-aid-for-aurora-county-in-south-dakota</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-168976]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Best Water Hauling Tips for Livestock]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/best-water-hauling-tips-for-livestock</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Drought affects more than pasture growth; it also reduces water available in dugouts, ponds, creeks, and other natural sources used by livestock. When pasture forage remains ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/best-water-hauling-tips-for-livestock</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-168974]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Helps SD Producers Recover from Storms]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/usda-helps-sd-producers-recover-from-storms</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has designated three South Dakota counties as natural disaster areas following severe straight-line winds that caused ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/usda-helps-sd-producers-recover-from-storms</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-168720]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>