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RAPID CITY, SD – — Drought conditions in South Dakota are expected to continue through the fall. The newly released drought outlook from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows dry conditions could lead to a warmer-than-average winter. State Fire meteorologist Darren Clabo says a lack of snow could lead to problems with agriculture and wildfires […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD – Enjoy what moisture has been received recently in the form of snow, because it looks to be a warm, dry spring. The climate driver La Nina is hanging around and will have an impact into late this year, according to Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub. He and other […]
FARGO, ND – In 2021, North Dakota experienced one of the worst droughts on record. This resulted in significant impacts to forage production on range, pasture land and hay land across the state. The question now is how the 2021 drought will impact the upcoming grazing season. “Thanks to above average rainfall across much of […]
DENVER, CO – The COVID-19 pandemic, major changes in the processing sector, and changes in consumer behavior all led to a year of challenges for the US Sheep Industry. But, there were also definite positives. The year of ups and downs is summarized in 2020 Sheep Industry Review, a checkoff funded report commissioned by the […]