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Wet Conditions Likely Into Fall Season
Many locations in South Dakota have already received as much precipitation this year as they do in an entire average year. The latest climate outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center shows increased chances of wetter than average conditions to continue into the fall season.
August 2019 Climate Outlook: Cool and Wet
According to the latest climate outlook update, odds are favoring that August 2019 will be cooler than average. The update was released by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center on July 31, 2019.
Fall Frost and September Climate Outlook for 2019
This year’s struggles with weather and climate are continuing this fall. Late planting of corn and soybeans in the spring have now combined with near average or cooler than average summertime temperatures. This combination has led to slow crop growth and the need for an extended frost-free season to ensure these crops reach maturity.
Sun-Drying Corn
Fact sheet on sun-drying corn
Solar Drying Fruit and Vegetables
Fact sheet on solar drying fruits and vegetables
Temporary Hand Washing Stations at Farmer's Market, Food Stands, in the Field
Fact sheet on temporary hand washing stations
Drying Plums
Fact sheet on drying plums
Drying Chokecherries
Fact sheet on drying chokecherries
Using Dried Corn
Fact sheet on ways to use dried corn
Sun-Drying – A Traditional Native American Method of Preserving Food
Curriculum developed to facilitate the education of a cultural tradition for youth in Native American and non-Native American communities.