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are taking a beating as well, it was time to reflect these agricultural impacts in the weekly drought map," Edwards said.
• Dennis Todey, SDSU State Climatologist, says that water restrictions in the Sioux Falls area also prompted a fresh look at drought impacts in the area.
• "The water restrictions implemented this week on the Big Sioux River will impact a large population center and will not go unnoticed," Todey said
• Todey also encourages citizens to visit the iGrow Drought page, www.iGrow.org/drought, to share how they are impacted by the drought this year. He adds that relief may be on the way this fall, according to the Climate Prediction Center's latest seasonal drought outlook, also released on Sept. 6.
• "When cooler temperatures and steady rains return, typically in the fall season, drought impacts could be reduced," Todey said.
• South Dakota is projected to have some improvement across most of the state, with the possible exception of the far southwest. After harvest is complete, the soils can retain more moisture from each rain event, also helping with drought recovery.
• SDSU Extension will provide weekly drought briefings throughout the 2012 growing season. To keep up to date on how the drought is impacting South Dakota's agriculture industry, visit iGrow.org.