Articles tagged under: South Dakota
Waterlogged Fields
Published June 13, 2025
Parts of northeastern South Dakota received up to eight inches of rain from a large, slow-moving storm late in the week. Dairyland Seeds District Sales Manager Keith Rekow says northeast South Dakota was hit the hardest. "East of my house,…South Dakota Crop Progress Stays Ahead of Normal Pace
Published May 28, 2025
South Dakota farmers made planting strides last week despite having just over two days suitable for fieldwork. Corn is 92 percent planted and 70 percent emerged, well ahead of average. Soybean progress is also strong at 79 percent planted and…South Dakota Corn and Soybean Planting Ahead of Average
Published May 20, 2025
South Dakota farmers had 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork last week, according to USDA’s latest crop progress report. Corn planting reached 85 percent, well ahead of last year and the five-year average, with 50 percent of the crop now emerged.…South Dakota Farmers Accelerate Planting Despite Dry Soil Conditions
Published May 13, 2025
South Dakota farmers had 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork last week, with planting progress moving quickly despite dry soil conditions. USDA reports 69 percent of corn is planted—well ahead of both last year and the five-year average—with 21 percent emerged.…Alfalfa Sees Jump Start from Spring Rain
Published May 2, 2025
South Dakota’s drought conditions eased with recent rains. "We're starting to see our cool-season grasses really green up where we got some rain, and it also helped push things along with the alfalfa" said Sara Bauder, forage field specialist, SDSU…South Dakota Corn Planting Ahead of Average
Published May 1, 2025
South Dakota farmers made significant planting progress during the week ending April 27, with 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork. However, persistent dry conditions continue to challenge the region, with topsoil moisture rated 65 percent short to very short and subsoil…South Dakota Spring Planting Progresses Ahead of Average
Published April 22, 2025
Farmers in South Dakota made strong planting progress last week with six days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA. Topsoil moisture was rated 19 percent adequate, while subsoil moisture was just 12 percent adequate. Corn planting reached 7 percent,…South Dakota Sees Strong Start to Spring Wheat
Published April 16, 2025
Despite ongoing dry conditions, South Dakota farmers made solid planting progress last week. Topsoil moisture is 72 percent short to very short, and subsoil is 80 percent short to very short. Spring wheat planting reached 27 percent, well ahead of…South Dakota’s 2025 Crop Outlook: More Corn, Fewer Soybeans
Published April 1, 2025
South Dakota farmers plan to increase corn and sunflower acreage this year while reducing soybean and winter wheat plantings, according to USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service Field Office in Sioux Falls. Corn acreage is expected to rise 7 percent to…