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Agriculture
2 months ago
Drought Begins To Dry Up Thanks To Recent Rains

Recent rains have taken a big bite out of the area’s drought. Davison, Hanson, and McCook Counties are now in either moderate or severe drought, rather than the more serious extreme.

NOAA SPC Day 1 outlook map of the contiguous US showing risk zones for severe weather: orange high risk, yellow enhanced, and various green shades for marginal and thunderstorm areas.
Agriculture
2 months ago
Area Under Enhanced Risk Thursday for Severe Thunderstorms

South Dakota could see an outbreak of storms late in the day, with two-inch hail and 75 mph wind gusts possible

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Agriculture
2 months ago
The Red Power Roundup, An International Harvester Showcase, Being Held in South Dakota This Year

The best in Case/IH equipment from around the globe will be on display in Huron June 25-27th

South Dakota drought
Agriculture
2 months ago
Rain Can’t Put A Dent In Region’s Drought

The area’s drought continues to worsen even though steady rain hit the region last week.

Davison County and the surrounding areas are being hammered by a mix of severe and extreme drought
Agriculture
3 months ago
Area Drought Holds Steady Over Past Week

The drought situation across south-central South Dakota did not improve in the past week.

South Dakota drought
Agriculture
3 months ago
NOAA Predicting Super El Niño This Winter, Potentially Exacerbating Drought

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an extremely strong El Niño for this winter, which traditionally means dry weather in South Dakota. It means the current drought may be hanging around for a while.

Agriculture
3 months ago
SDSU Extension Urges Farmers to Test Feed for Nitrates

The SDSU Extension is asking forage producers to test their hay and other feed for high levels of nitrate. Low-cost strips are available at the regional office in Mitchell.

U.S. Drought Monitor map for the week of June 11, 2026.
Weather
3 months ago
Area Drought Worsens; Parts of Davison and Hanson Counties Enter the Extreme Stage

Parts of southern Davison and Hanson Counties are now in extreme drought.

Work Week Weather Forecast
Agriculture
3 months ago
Hot, Wet Start to Summer Not Necessarily A Harbinger of Things to Come

June will start like a firecracker with temps near 100 next week. The National Weather Service isn’t convinced that will translate into a sizzling summer, though.

Stack of ripe red tomatoes in wicker baskets at an outdoor farmer's market, with leeks in a basket to the right and sunflowers in the background.
Local
3 months ago
Saturday is the first Palace City Farmers Market of 2026

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — The plaza on the south end of the Corn […]