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Articles tagged under: Laura Edwards

Fall Rains Replenish Soil Moisture

Published November 8, 2021

Drought conditions are improving across much of the Dakotas and Minnesota. In the last three months, six to 10 inches of rain fell in eastern North Dakota into northern Minnesota. There are even higher rainfall totals measured from northeastern South…
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The Drought Keeps Hanging On

Published September 29, 2021

The light rains in the forecast aren’t expected to provide much improvement to the dry soil conditions in the Dakotas. Those dry conditions may carry into 2022. North Dakota State University’s State Climatologist Adnan Akyuz says looking ahead at the…
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The Drought Goes On

Published August 19, 2021

Abnormal to extreme drought conditions remain across South Dakota. South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the heat is taking a toll on the row crops. "We've seen corn firing up and I've seen ears dropping. Soybeans…
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Recent Rains Didn’t Dramatically Change Drought Conditions

Published May 30, 2021

South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the recent rain events improved some dry conditions, but the Dakotas remain in drought. That’s showing up in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. "There's many areas of improvement in the…
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Timely Rains and Moisture Essential Going Into Spring

Published March 11, 2021

Typically, the U.S. Drought Monitor’s status doesn’t change much over winter, but that’s not the case for South Dakota this year. "We were much drier than average and drought continued to spread. Statewide, we only had one inch of moisture…
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Dry Conditions Linger

Published November 3, 2020

South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the severity depends on the location. "Down in the southeastern part of South Dakota, it's the worst drought since 2012. In western South Dakota, there are pockets of dryness similar…
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engAGe: Workplace Changes

Published October 19, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to change up the workplace. South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says it’s tricky when face-to-face interactions have been limited for most of the year. "We are doing more online, which gives us…
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Drier Conditions Ahead for SD Harvest

Published August 22, 2020

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…
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Spring Outlook for the Northern Plains Appears Wet

Published March 10, 2020

Spring is nearing as the ground starts to thaw and the snow melts. What does the spring forecast have in store for the Northern Plains? South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says there is a period within…
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Concerns Remain with Northern Plains Corn and Soybeans

Published October 18, 2019

Concerns remain on the status of corn and soybeans in the Northern Plains. South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says corn harvest is slow moving in South Dakota and early reports have low test weights. "Even if…
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