South Dakota Farmers Working to Complete Fall Harvest

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As we continue further into the fall, many farmers are still out in their fields working to complete this year’s annual crop harvest. When it comes to farming, every year is somewhat unique when it comes to growing and producing a bountiful crop. Laura Edwards, State Climatologist for the South Dakota State University Extension Office in Aberdeen takes an in-depth look at how this year’s annual harvest is progressing for area producers as we enter the late stages of the fall season …

One particular crop which has not fared well across the region by most accounts this season is winter wheat as Laura explains…


Although cold and snowy conditions are not necessarily uncommon for the area at this time of year, Laura says we may be seeing more of that type of pattern than what we’re typically used to…

Although conditions have not been ideal for farmers who are looking to complete this year’s harvest in a timely manner, Laura says recent trends have shown this type of weather pattern to be more of a common thing than what one might expect…

Although it’s not unusual for farmers to be out working in their fields in November, or even December in some cases, that trend holds especially true this year when you consider all of the ongoing weather factors which have put this year’s annual harvest behind schedule.