As I am writing this week’s column much of South Dakota and surrounding states are under a Red Flag Warning. And yes, we have strong winds, very little humidity, and very warm temperatures. The conditions are prime for fires to get out of control. I know of a number of you who have shut down harvesting for a few days until the temperatures decline and the wind gusts diminish. It is amazing how dry this region of the U.S. has become. Even in the areas that received abundant moisture through the Summer, now they are in need of moisture....

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