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South Dakota producer welcomes rain

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A farmer in central South Dakota says the weekend rains are good news for the crops. Todd Yackley farms near Onida and tells Brownfield… “We got anywhere from 1 to 2 inches in our county and surrounding counties had 6 to 10 inches of rain,”... Read More.

South Dakota crops could use more rain

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USDA says more than half of South Dakota’s crops are getting adequate moisture. As of Sunday, the state’s moisture supply was 56% adequate, 3% surplus, 33% short, and 8% very short. Subsoil moisture needs more replenishing, as only 49% is adequate... Read More.

Most South Dakota crops benefited from rains

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Nearly three-quarters of South Dakota’s crops are getting needed rain, but there are still several dry areas.  USDA’s Erik Gerlach reports the state’s topsoil moisture levels are 7% very short, 26% short, 60% adequate, and 7% surplus.  Subsoil moisture ratings show the state... Read More.

Corn advancing in South Dakota

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South Dakota’s corn is starting to enter its reproductive growing phases. USDA says 7% of the corn in the state is silking with the crop rated 56% good to excellent. South Dakota’s soybean conditions are rated 53% good to excellent with 23% of the crop... Read More.

South Dakota corn starts to silk

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Corn has started silking in South Dakota. USDA says 1% of the crop is at that stage and corn condition is rated 49% good to excellent. Soybean conditions are rated 48% good to excellent with 13% of soybeans blooming and no pods setting yet. Winter wheat... Read More.

Forage supplies are short in South Dakota

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A forage specialist says the back-to-back drought years are causing a shortage of hay in South Dakota. The U.S. Drought Monitor says 78% of South Dakota is experiencing dry conditions with 5% of the state in extreme drought. Sara Bauder with South Dakota State University... Read More.
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