SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - The lack of snow in South Dakota is
causing concerns for winter wheat and alfalfa farmers, but the mild
temperatures so far this winter have been good for livestock.
The Agriculture Department in its latest crop, livestock and
weather report rates snow cover protection for winter wheat as 95
percent poor and for alfalfa 96 percent poor. The report says the
only snow cover reported in South Dakota at the end of December was
in the northern Black Hills.
Temperatures during most of the latter part of the month were
well above average in South Dakota, and the report says livestock
are thriving. Ninety-five percent of cattle and 97 percent of sheep
are rated in good to excellent condition.
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