Drought or near drought conditions in most of South Dakota are drawing down soil moisture levels ahead of spring planting.
The USDA says about 40% of the state has adequate soil moisture, a significant decline from January, with nearly all of the remainder short to very short.
24% of winter wheat is in good to excellent condition, a decrease of 7% on the month, with 57% in fair shape, 3% lower, and 19% poor to very poor, 10% higher.
