As planting season begins across the U.S., all of South Dakota falls under drought conditions on the U.S. Drought Monitor. Farmers across the region are making typical progress toward seeding fields.

For the week ending March 30, 2025, topsoil moisture supplies in South Dakota rated 52% very short, 37% short, 11% adequate, ...

Despite a condition rating improvement in the last week, dry conditions have taken a toll on South Dakota’s winter wheat. “I ...

North and South Dakota are facing blizzard warnings and freezing temperatures as a winter storm wreaks havoc across the US and Canada. SpaceX launched a crew of four private astronauts on a ...

For the week ending March 30, 2025, topsoil moisture supplies in South Dakota rated 52% very short, 37% short, 11% adequate, and 0% surplus, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics ...