May 5, 2015 • Page 10 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com Applications Now Being Accepted for the South Dakota Farm & Ranch Recognition Program 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 updates. ?iGrow ? CLIMATE From Page 5 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:// sdda.sd.gov or find us on Facebook and Twitter. RON’S AUTO GLASS Auto Home Commercial ALL GLASS 605-665-9841 ?SDDA Schuurmans Farm Supply Call Classifieds Pre-Ow d Pre-Owne ned 15th Annual BRANDON, CITYWIDE 2011 JD Z930A Hustler FasTrak Super Duty Hustler XOne 29 H.P. Kawasaki 60” 7 Iron Deck, 270 hrs. 23.5 H.P. Kawasaki 54” Rear Discharge Deck 66 hours, has warranty Great buy at $7,995 25 H.P. Kawasaki 60” Deck, 261 hours Just like NEW SALES SD Thursday, May 7 Friday, May 8 Saturday, May 9 OVER 200 SALES! 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