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The NOAA U.S. Monthly Drought Outlook
Map indicates drought conditions are likely
to persist across the state and region,
because precipitation totals are not expected
to be sufficient to make large drought
than an inch of precipitation for the year so
improvements.
far,” Edwards said.
“Precipitation deficits across most of
Another 33 stations ranked January
the state are severe enough, that even with
through April 2015 as one of the five driest
decent precipitation amounts, improvements
on record. “Across a large part of the state,
will be difficult to see,” Todey said.
these totals are less than half their average
On average, in most areas of South
precipitation to this point in the year,”
Dakota, the month of May is the wettest
Edwards said.
month of the year. Moisture averages often
In addition to lack of moisture,
total between 3 and 4 inches of precipitation.
Todey added that nearly all of the state
“Thus, larger precipitation totals will be
recorded above average temperatures for
needed not to lose more ground,” Todey said.
April. “Eastern parts of the state were
The NOAA Climate Prediction Center
warmest overall, with several places 4 to 5
Precipitation Outlook for the next 30 days is
degrees Fahrenheit above average for April,”
not pessimistic, but Todey said it also not as
he said. “Although, a few daily high and low
optimistic as it is in some states to the south
temperature records were set in April, the
of South Dakota.
widely varying temperatures for the year
“The precipitation outlook indicates
have left temperatures close to average so
increased chances of precipitation along the
far.”
southern edge of South Dakota and further
The dryness early in the spring was not
south into the Central Plains,” he said. “Thus,
a serious issue, and was actually beneficial
areas to the south have better chances for
for early agricultural work and livestock
drought improvement into May.”
producers, explained Edwards. “However,
Bottom line, Todey explained that the
now the precipitation deficits are having
precipitation chances are equally as likely to
a negative impact on agriculture due to
fall below average as they are to fall above
limited soil moisture, rangeland and forage
average. “In most years that would not be
concerns as well as some problems with seed a major issue. This year, above average
emergence,” she said.
precipitation is needed to help overcome the
Along with the dry spring conditions,
deficits accumulated since last fall,” he said.
much of the state’s winter wheat crop
Crop losses are not guaranteed
experienced multiple challenges resulting
This situation does not yet mean crop
from the dry fall conditions and low snow
losses are guaranteed in all fields across the
cover which resulted in winter kill.
state, explained Edwards. “Winter wheat
The dryness has also obviously
yields have been negatively impacted and
contributed to the large number of spring
rangeland will need precipitation very soon
wildland and grass fires.
to limit losses, however due to the fact
What Current Climate & Drought Outlook
that April and May are critical months for
have to say
summer forage production, and given the
The National Oceanic Atmospheric
fact that corn and soybeans are just being
Association (NOAA) Climate and Drought
planted this week, there is still time to limit
Outlook for May 2015 tells us a little about
damage to other crops across the state,” she
where we might be headed, explained
said.
Todey. “Basically, the drought conditions
However, Edwards said regular, heavier
are unlikely to make major shifts in the next
precipitation amounts are needed to limit the
month,” he said.
problems for the remainder of the growing
season.
“In general, summertime
precipitation tends to be
localized in thunderstorms,
and not widespread events
like we typically see in the
winter season,” she said.
Throughout the growing
season, SDSU Extension will
publish frequent climate
1915 Broadway, Yankton, SD
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HURON, S.D. – Applications are currently being accepted for the South Dakota
Farm & Ranch Recognition program. Farm and ranch families who have enjoyed
ownership of their South Dakota farm or ranch for 100 or 125 years have the opportunity to apply and be honored on Thursday, Sept. 3, during the South Dakota
State Fair in Huron.
Agriculture has long been the foundation of South Dakota history. The South
Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture
(SDDA) would like to recognize and honor these South Dakota families.
To qualify as a South Dakota Century Farm or Ranch, a family must have
retained continuous ownership of at least 80 acres of original farmland for 100
years or more. Quasquicentennial Farms and Ranches, those that have been continually owned for 125 years or more, will also be recognized.
Application forms are available online at www.sdfbf.org by clicking “All About
Ag” and then “Century-Quasquicentennial Farm & Ranch Program” or call the
SDFB at (605) 353-8052. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015. Documentation of the original date of purchase must be included with the application.
The South Dakota Farm & Ranch Recognition program was initiated in 1984
by the SDFB. Since then, the SDDA has joined in recognizing these South Dakota
families. The program has recognized 2,770 century farms and ranches and 250
quasquicentennial farms and ranches thus far.
Agriculture is South Dakota’s No. 1 industry, generating over $25.6 billion in
annual economic activity and employing more than 115,000 South Dakotans. The
South Dakota Department of Agriculture’s mission is to promote, protect, preserve and improve this industry for today and tomorrow. Visit us online at http://
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