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Drought Hits South Dakota: Barley and Soybean Struggles

8/24/2025

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The USDA's Crop Progress report from August 18 details South Dakota's crop conditions amid differing moisture levels.
Central South Dakota experiences moderate to severe drought, with topsoil moisture at 3% very short and 64% adequate.
Barley acreage has dropped to 280,000 acres, with 87% of the crop harvested.
Soybean conditions report 2% as very poor, and spring wheat is 70% harvested, slightly below the five-year average.

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Story summary

The USDA's Crop Progress report from August 18 details South Dakota's crop conditions amid differing moisture levels.
Central South Dakota experiences moderate to severe drought, with topsoil moisture at 3% very short and 64% adequate.
Barley acreage has dropped to 280,000 acres, with 87% of the crop harvested.
Soybean conditions report 2% as very poor, and spring wheat is 70% harvested, slightly below the five-year average.