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SD Corn Acres Rise, Soybean Acres Decline

Published June 30, 2025

According to the USDA Acreage Report, South Dakota farmers planted a record high 6.4 million acres of corn. That’s up from 5.9 million last year. Soybean acreage is estimated at 5.2 million acres, down from 5.4 million in 2024. Spring…

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Waterlogged Fields

Published June 13, 2025

Parts of northeastern South Dakota received up to eight inches of rain from a large, slow-moving storm late in the week. Dairyland Seeds District Sales Manager Keith Rekow says northeast South Dakota was hit the hardest. "East of my house,…

South Dakota Crop Progress Stays Ahead of Normal Pace

Published May 28, 2025

South Dakota farmers made planting strides last week despite having just over two days suitable for fieldwork. Corn is 92 percent planted and 70 percent emerged, well ahead of average. Soybean progress is also strong at 79 percent planted and…

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South Dakota Corn and Soybean Planting Ahead of Average

Published May 20, 2025

South Dakota farmers had 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork last week, according to USDA’s latest crop progress report. Corn planting reached 85 percent, well ahead of last year and the five-year average, with 50 percent of the crop now emerged.…

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South Dakota Farmers Accelerate Planting Despite Dry Soil Conditions

Published May 13, 2025

South Dakota farmers had 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork last week, with planting progress moving quickly despite dry soil conditions. USDA reports 69 percent of corn is planted—well ahead of both last year and the five-year average—with 21 percent emerged.…

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Alfalfa Sees Jump Start from Spring Rain

Published May 2, 2025

South Dakota’s drought conditions eased with recent rains. "We're starting to see our cool-season grasses really green up where we got some rain, and it also helped push things along with the alfalfa" said Sara Bauder, forage field specialist, SDSU…

South Dakota Corn Planting Ahead of Average

Published May 1, 2025

South Dakota farmers made significant planting progress during the week ending April 27, with 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork. However, persistent dry conditions continue to challenge the region, with topsoil moisture rated 65 percent short to very short and subsoil…

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South Dakota Spring Planting Progresses Ahead of Average

Published April 22, 2025

Farmers in South Dakota made strong planting progress last week with six days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA. Topsoil moisture was rated 19 percent adequate, while subsoil moisture was just 12 percent adequate. Corn planting reached 7 percent,…

South Dakota Sees Strong Start to Spring Wheat

Published April 16, 2025

Despite ongoing dry conditions, South Dakota farmers made solid planting progress last week. Topsoil moisture is 72 percent short to very short, and subsoil is 80 percent short to very short. Spring wheat planting reached 27 percent, well ahead of…

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South Dakota’s 2025 Crop Outlook: More Corn, Fewer Soybeans

Published April 1, 2025

South Dakota farmers plan to increase corn and sunflower acreage this year while reducing soybean and winter wheat plantings, according to USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service Field Office in Sioux Falls. Corn acreage is expected to rise 7 percent to…

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Articles tagged under: South Dakota

SD Corn Acres Rise, Soybean Acres Decline

Waterlogged Fields

South Dakota Crop Progress Stays Ahead of Normal Pace

South Dakota Corn and Soybean Planting Ahead of Average

South Dakota Farmers Accelerate Planting Despite Dry Soil Conditions

Alfalfa Sees Jump Start from Spring Rain

South Dakota Corn Planting Ahead of Average

South Dakota Spring Planting Progresses Ahead of Average

South Dakota Sees Strong Start to Spring Wheat

South Dakota’s 2025 Crop Outlook: More Corn, Fewer Soybeans

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