﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:43:32 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[Organic Field Day Highlights Soil Health Practices]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/organic-field-day-highlights-soil-health-practices</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 On June 18, 2026, producers, agricultural professionals, and community members gathered at Genesis Organic Gardens in Vermillion, South Dakota, to learn more about organic and ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/organic-field-day-highlights-soil-health-practices</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-164894]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Approves $54.8 Million for Water Projects]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-approves-548-million-for-water-projects</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced that the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $54,856,749 in loans and grants to ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-approves-548-million-for-water-projects</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-164893]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Research Strengthens Wheat Disease Resistance]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-research-strengthens-wheat-disease-resistance</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Wheat diseases continue to create major challenges for farmers across the United States. Plant diseases and pests destroy an average of 20% of wheat crops each year, resulting ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-research-strengthens-wheat-disease-resistance</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-164478]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Report Reviews CRP and Hay Trends]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/new-report-reviews-crp-and-hay-trends</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Conservation programs, forage production, and grazing resources continue to play an important role in supporting livestock agriculture across the United States. Recent ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/new-report-reviews-crp-and-hay-trends</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-164477]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Protect Crops from Growing Grasshopper Pressure]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/protect-crops-from-growing-grasshopper-pressure</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Grasshoppers continue to be an important concern for farmers across South Dakota during the growing season. Areas that have experienced high grasshopper populations in recent ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/protect-crops-from-growing-grasshopper-pressure</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-164289]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Early Action Helps Control Corn Stalk Borers]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/early-action-helps-control-corn-stalk-borers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Common stalk borers are occasional pests that can cause serious damage to young corn plants, especially in fields located next to grassy roadsides, waterways, or field ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/early-action-helps-control-corn-stalk-borers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-164288]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[From Farm Village to Virology Research Success]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/from-farm-village-to-virology-research-success</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Ramchander Nadipelly’s journey from a farming village in India to South Dakota State University reflects how personal experiences can shape scientific research. His work in ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/from-farm-village-to-virology-research-success</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-164098]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Warm Weather May Boost Pea Aphid Growth]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/warm-weather-may-boost-pea-aphid-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Farmers are being encouraged to closely monitor alfalfa fields as warmer temperatures may create conditions that support rapid growth of pea aphid populations. Pea aphids can ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/warm-weather-may-boost-pea-aphid-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-164096]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Spring Wheat Tours Showcase Variety Performance]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-spring-wheat-tours-showcase-variety-performance</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota State University Extension invites wheat producers, agronomists, and agricultural professionals to attend free Spring Wheat Variety Tours scheduled for June 29, ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-spring-wheat-tours-showcase-variety-performance</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-163931]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Safe Dicamba Use Remains Key for Growers]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/safe-dicamba-use-remains-key-for-growers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota soybean growers are being reminded that over-the-top (OTT) dicamba herbicides labeled for soybean can only be applied until June 30, 2026, or until the crop ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/safe-dicamba-use-remains-key-for-growers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-163929]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Red Power Round Up Celebrates Farm Heritage]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/red-power-round-up-celebrates-farm-heritage</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 International Harvester enthusiasts, collectors, and families will gather in Huron, South Dakota, for the 2026 National Red Power Round Up. The event will take place on June ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/red-power-round-up-celebrates-farm-heritage</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-163888]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Learn How to Protect Brassica Crops from Black Rot]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/learn-how-to-protect-brassica-crops-from-black-rot</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Black rot is an uncommon but highly damaging bacterial disease that affects brassica crops. Although it does not appear frequently in South Dakota, extended periods of warm ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/learn-how-to-protect-brassica-crops-from-black-rot</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-163886]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Dakota Lakes Field Day Features Wheat Research]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/dakota-lakes-field-day-features-wheat-research</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Farmers, crop advisers, and agricultural professionals are invited to attend the South Dakota State University Dakota Lakes Research Farm Field Day on June 26, 2026, near ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/dakota-lakes-field-day-features-wheat-research</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-163466]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Family Builds Sustainable Ranch Future]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-family-builds-sustainable-ranch-future</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 A South Dakota ranch family is demonstrating how conservation-focused management can improve both agricultural productivity and environmental health. Through careful planning, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-family-builds-sustainable-ranch-future</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-163465]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Encourages Forage Testing for Livestock Safety]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-encourages-forage-testing-for-livestock-safety</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension is encouraging livestock producers to test nitrate levels in hay and forage before feeding them to animals. High nitrate levels ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-encourages-forage-testing-for-livestock-safety</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-163184]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SDSU Research Grants Support Student Innovation]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-research-grants-support-student-innovation</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota State University (SDSU) is helping students gain valuable research experience through its College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/sdsu-research-grants-support-student-innovation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-163182]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Diversification Helps Farmers Manage Challenges in 2026]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/diversification-helps-farmers-manage-challenges-in-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Farm diversification continues to play an important role in helping agricultural operations manage risk and remain profitable during challenging years. In 2026, a South Dakota ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/diversification-helps-farmers-manage-challenges-in-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-162971]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Farmers Face Growing Drought Challenges]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-farmers-face-growing-drought-challenges</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 South Dakota continues to experience increasing drought concerns during the 2026 growing season. Data from the U.S. Drought Monitor dated June 11, 2026, show that 53% of the ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/south-dakota-farmers-face-growing-drought-challenges</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-162963]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How Research Stations Help South Dakota Farmers]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/how-research-stations-help-south-dakota-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station has played a major role in strengthening agriculture for more than a century. Established in 1887 after the passage of the ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/how-research-stations-help-south-dakota-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-162782]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Learn How Swine Manure Impacts Soil Health]]></title><link>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/learn-how-swine-manure-impacts-soil-health</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Researchers are conducting a large multistate study to better understand how swine manure affects soil health and crop production. The project is led by South Dakota State ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://southdakotaagconnection.com/news/learn-how-swine-manure-impacts-soil-health</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[69f72208-a07c-44ee-9d20-3d13d0c547ab-162780]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>