SIOUX FALLS (AP) -- Some farmers and ranchers in South Dakota are concerned about the lack of snow-cover protection for their winter wheat and alfalfa.
That's according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's weekly crop report. The report says average snow depth for February across the state was 7 inches with temperatures mixed.
Winter wheat conditions were rated 20 percent very poor, 46 percent poor, 31 percent fair and 3 percent good. Snow cover for winter wheat was rated at 56 percent poor, 42 percent adequate and 2 percent excellent. Alfalfa snow cover was rated at 38 percent poor, 55 percent adequate and 7 percent excellent.
Major activities in February for producers included moving snow, caring for livestock, hauling grain and repairing equipment.
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