South Dakota harvest progressing in cool, wet fall

South Dakota harvest progressing in cool, wet fall

South Dakota farmers are making progress with their late harvest.  USDA reporters say there were just over five days suitable for fieldwork last week, allowing the harvest to continue in below-average temperatures. 

Ninety-five percent of the state’s soybeans are now

harvested, which is slightly behind last year. 

Seventy-five percent of the sorghum and 49% of sunflowers are harvested.

Winter wheat is doing well so far, with 20% in fair

condition, 61% good, and 16% excellent condition.

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