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We had a very nice, warm weekend to start pushing some crop along. It is a lot more evident in the drought-stressed crops, though.

"The truck shop is still busy with inspections and repairs. A sense of urgency is in the air, as harvest looks begin earlier than normal."

Avery Zeisler, 16, is the daughter of Jon and Ashley Zeisler, who raise corn, soybeans and cattle near the South Dakota-Nebraska state line. Zeisler is a junior at Burke High

"I’ll have only one more chance to replant again in the spring – not the way I wanted this to go."

Phew! What a whirlwind the last two weeks have been. I can’t believe it is time for an update already for you all. Now, where to start.

"Another shot of rain would sure help pastures and alfalfa, as well as help finish the row crops."

Blake Burggraff is making plans to cut the towering stalks of his industrial hemp crop the last week of August.

"The first three days of school were sort of hectic. This was caused by adjusting to a routine and all the fun things that come with junior year."

"The hot, dry weather didn’t seem to hurt the pollination of the corn. Apparently we had enough moisture in the ground and it got cool enough at night for that

On July 27, we entered the D2 drought designation, which allows for emergency haying and grazing of available CRP contracts.