SD Soybean

06/02/2026

According to the USDA, 86% of soybeans have been planted in South Dakota as of June 1, with 60% emerging 🌱

06/02/2026

🌱 Just like planting season, Election Day only comes around so often!

Farmers know that good outcomes start with showing up and doing the work. Today, that means making a plan to vote. 🚜✅

Whether you're heading in from the field, the shop, or the office, take a few minutes to make your voice heard.

Plant the seed. Cast the vote. 🌽🇺🇸

05/29/2026

Cole Sonne, fourth-generation farmer from Mount Vernon, South Dakota, joins us to talk about farming, family, and the massive success of the Sonne Farms YouTube channel, one of the biggest in the state. 🌱🚜

From raising corn, soybeans, and Black Angus cattle to sharing life on the farm with viewers around the world, Cole discusses the importance of helping the next generation gain a foothold in agriculture.

Listen now! 🎧
https://linktr.ee/sdsoybean

Sonne Farms

05/28/2026

Today, ASA Secretary Jordan Scott testified before the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service during a public hearing on proposed regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, urging the administration to finalize timely guidance that supports U.S. biofuels and expands demand for American-grown soybeans. https://ow.ly/EZ5o50Z5bNl

05/28/2026

Want to know how the new RVO will impact soybean profitability here in South Dakota? Sign up
now for the Fueling Our Future tour on Thursday, June 4, to visit High Plains Processing and other
key sites in the Mitchell area.

Click here to register! 👇
https://forms.gle/Z9C9iRMz2Dqrhoi78

05/27/2026

High school students interested in agriculture, science, technology, or exploring future careers, this opportunity is for you! 🌾

The Northern Crops Institute Summer Ag Academy is a FREE 5-day hands-on experience happening June 22–26, 2026, at NDSU in Fargo, ND. The program is open to current students in grades 9–11.

Students will work directly with industry professionals while exploring exciting career paths in:
🔬 Food Science
🐄 Animal Science
🌎 International Trade
✅ No cost to attend - meals, lodging, and transportation included
✅ Earn transferable college credit
✅ No traditional ag background required, just curiosity and enthusiasm!
✅ Spots are filling quickly

Learn more and apply here:
👉 https://nciagacademy.com/

05/26/2026

From organizing soybean growers over three landlines in an Elk Point ambulance building to leading the industry for decades, Jerry Schmitz helped build the South Dakota Soybean Association from the ground up. As he retires this July, South Dakota agriculture celebrates a remarkable legacy. 🌱

There are many people who collaborated to give birth to the South Dakota Soybean Association. One is Jerry Schmitz, who was instrumental in the…

05/25/2026

Land of the free because of the brave. From all of us at South Dakota Soybean, we remember and honor the brave this Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/20/2026

Input costs continue to climb for farmers as fertilizer and fuel prices rise substantially following the start of the Iran war. For producers who weren’t able to lock in prices ahead of time, the cost to plant this year’s crop has become even more challenging. 🌱🚜

05/18/2026

The Women's Ag Network has exciting events happening across South Dakota this spring, including two new Hub launches: South Central (Winner) and East (Brookings)! Join them for networking, professional development, and community connection. Find details and register at
www.womensagnetwork.org/hubevents.