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Agriculture
1 hour 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
9 hours 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
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.

The South Dakota map for this week from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Weather
3 weeks ago
South Dakota’s Drought Has Lessened Over the Past Week

South Dakota’s drought dried up a tad the past week. Some of the best improvement was seen in nearby McCook County.

Farm
3 weeks ago
Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year Award Nominations Due Friday

Organizers are putting out a last call for Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year nominations.

Drought conditions in South Dakota the week of May 28th, 2026
Agriculture
4 weeks ago
Area farmers Battling Severe Drought

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Drought continues to deepen in South Dakota, with the […]

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Agriculture
2 months ago
South Dakota Activates Drought Task Force as Dry Conditions Worsen

Dry conditions across South Dakota have led Governor Larry Rhoden to activate the South Dakota Drought Task Force as concerns grow over agriculture and wildfire risks.

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