Reduced hay and grazing noted in Fall River and Custer counties in South Dakota
8/16/2017 4:43:47 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
AFFECTED AREAS:
Custer County, SD
Fall River County, SD
Start Date: 6/1/2017
- End Date: 8/16/2017
Drought-like conditions are affecting the NW part of Fall River County, SD, and the western part of Custer County, SD. Effects are greatly reduced hay yields and reduced grazing conditions. For the past 4 months, precipitation is 67% of normal; year-to-date precipitation is 77% of normal. In addition, higher than normal temperatures occurred in June and July.
From Fall River County, South Dakota, on August 16, 2017
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Reduced hay and grazing noted in Fall River and Custer counties in South Dakota.
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
