﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:39:36 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[Rangelands Open House Set for April]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/rangelands-open-house-set-for-april</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists celebration will take place on April 17, offering a full day of activities focused on natural resources and rural ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/rangelands-open-house-set-for-april</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-151834]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Renewable Fuel Boost Supports Farmers Growth]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/renewable-fuel-boost-supports-farmers-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Trump administration announced a record increase in the renewable fuels mandate, bringing renewed hope to farmers across South Dakota. This policy change supports higher ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/renewable-fuel-boost-supports-farmers-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-151832]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Best Time for Crabgrass Herbicide Application Guide]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/best-time-for-crabgrass-herbicide-application-guide</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Graig Reicks, SDSU Extension Weed Ecology Field Specialist, along with Eric Jones, Nick Volesky, and Philip Rozeboom, highlight important practices for managing crabgrass in ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/best-time-for-crabgrass-herbicide-application-guide</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-151806]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Organic Dry Bean Farming Webinar for Farmers]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/organic-dry-bean-farming-webinar-for-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association is hosting an upcoming webinar focused on organic dry bean farming and agronomic practices. The event takes place on April 29 ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/organic-dry-bean-farming-webinar-for-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-151805]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Soybeans Gain Global Feed Market]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-soybeans-gain-global-feed-market</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota soybean exports are gaining attention in Vietnam, with insights shared by the South Dakota Soybean Network during a recent industry visit led by poultry nutrition ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-soybeans-gain-global-feed-market</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-151217]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Students Learn Leadership from Ag Leader]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-students-learn-leadership-from-ag-leader</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts visited South Dakota State University on March 27 to speak with students about ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-students-learn-leadership-from-ag-leader</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-151214]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Improve Swine Manure Nutrient Use]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/improve-swine-manure-nutrient-use</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Sushant Mehan, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Water Resource Engineer Specialist, along with Anthony Bly, Bob Thaler, Sara Bauder, and Peter Sexton, highlight improved ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/improve-swine-manure-nutrient-use</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-151013]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Shearing Ewes Improves Lamb Growth]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/shearing-ewes-improves-lamb-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Mara Johnson, SDSU Graduate Research Assistant, highlights how shearing before lambing can support better lamb growth and survival in sheep operations. 

 Shearing ewes ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/shearing-ewes-improves-lamb-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-151011]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farmers Invited to 2026 Ag Summit]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/farmers-invited-to-2026-ag-summit</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden invites farmers, ranchers, and agriculture leaders to attend the 2026 Governor’s Ag Summit in Pierre on June 25 and 26. This annual event ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/farmers-invited-to-2026-ag-summit</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-150845]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Smart Feed Systems Transform Livestock Farming]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/smart-feed-systems-transform-livestock-farming</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Hector Menendez, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Livestock Grazing Specialist, along with Julia T. Silva, Jordan M. Adams, Luis O. Tedeschi, and Karun Kaniyamattam, ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/smart-feed-systems-transform-livestock-farming</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-150841]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Sturm Returns to Lead Research Farm]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sturm-returns-to-lead-research-farm</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Natalie Sturm returned to the Dakota Lakes Research Farm as the new farm manager after years of academic and research experience connected to the same farm. She first learned ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sturm-returns-to-lead-research-farm</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-150650]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[State Boosts Water Infrastructure with New Funding]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/state-boosts-water-infrastructure-with-new-funding</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources announced that the Board of Water and Natural Resources approved $150.7 million in loans and grants for water, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/state-boosts-water-infrastructure-with-new-funding</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-150648]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Feed Management Drives Beef Production Success]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/feed-management-drives-beef-production-success</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Hector Menendez, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Livestock Grazing Specialist, explains how feed management decisions in beef production systems can create wide and ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/feed-management-drives-beef-production-success</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-150383]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[High Oleic Soybeans Boost Farmer Profits]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/high-oleic-soybeans-boost-farmer-profits</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council highlights new opportunities for farmers through the growing demand for high oleic soybeans. These soybeans contain ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/high-oleic-soybeans-boost-farmer-profits</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-150381]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Youth Gain Skills at National Forum]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-youth-gain-skills-at-national-forum</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Two high school students from South Dakota, Karlie Kammerer of Piedmont and Katelyn Gebhart of Meadow, represented their state at the National High School Youth Forum held ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-youth-gain-skills-at-national-forum</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-150025]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Livestock Event Celebrates 103 Years Legacy]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-livestock-event-celebrates-103-years-legacy</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota State University will host the 103rd Little International, a well-known student-run agricultural event, on March 27–28 at the Animal Science Arena in Brookings. ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-livestock-event-celebrates-103-years-legacy</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-150016]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSPA Organic Small Grain Farming Tips]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdspa-organic-small-grain-farming-tips</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) provides Organic Scope Guides to help farmers navigate organic small grain production. These guides cover key ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdspa-organic-small-grain-farming-tips</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-149966]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Hosts Youth Soil and Rangeland Event]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-hosts-youth-soil-and-rangeland-event</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota State University Extension invites youth to participate in the 2026 Rangeland and Soil Days, held June 9‑10 at the Belle Fourche Community Hall. The event ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-hosts-youth-soil-and-rangeland-event</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-149965]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Fuel Prices Surge Hits Farmers Hard]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/fuel-prices-surge-hits-farmers-hard</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The South Dakota Soybean Network reports that conflict in the Middle East is creating major disruptions in global shipping, which is affecting farmers and grain elevators. ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/fuel-prices-surge-hits-farmers-hard</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-149801]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Hosts Free Farm Risk Webinar Series]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-hosts-free-farm-risk-webinar-series</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a free webinar series called Strong Minds, Strong Farms for people involved in agriculture. The program is designed to help ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-hosts-free-farm-risk-webinar-series</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-149798]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>