As September gets closer, South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the seasonal weather outlook has temperatures above normal. “At the same time, at least in South Dakota, there will likely be drier than normal conditions. That’s good news for harvest, but it may not be good news for the areas with already dry conditions in the state.” Dry conditions could impact winter wheat and cover crop planting. “Conditions could turn worse before they get better. The next week will be relatively dry and the corn is starting to take the dry conditions hard. Soybeans are hanging in there, but moisture is needed for grain fill.”
