8 Broadcaster Press October 31, 2017 www.broadcasteronline.com Gene Abdallah Appointed By Attorney General Jackley To Board Of Pardons And Paroles La Nina Watch Hints At Winter Season Climate Outlook BROOKINGS, S.D. - A La Nina climate pattern is more likely than not, according to a recent forecast from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center. PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley an"Currently, La Nina is 55 to 65 percent likely to affect our nounced today the appointment of Gene Abdallah of Sioux climate in the 2017-18 winter season," said Laura Edwards, Falls, S.D. to the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Abdallah will SDSU Extension State Climatologist. fill the vacancy left by Don Holloway, effective January 23, Historically, La Nina climate patterns have often meant 2018. colder than average winter temperatures in the Dakotas. “Gene has dedicated his life to serving the public in However, Edwards explained, this is not consistent, as La multiple branches of government, including state, local and Nina events, since 1985, have not been as cold as those federal law enforcement. His dedication to public service between 1950 and 1985. will serve him and our state well in the difficult and impor"For the Northern Plains region there is no correlation tant decisions of the Parole Board,” said Jackley. between La Nina and winter season precipitation, and as a “I want to extend my appreciation to Don Holloway for result it is challenging to forecast winter snowfall," she said. his dedicated service on the Parole Board. He too has dediBoth of these historical patterns are reflected in the cated his life to public service and has been a strong leader NOAA climate outlook released October 19, 2017. in protecting our communities and strengthening rehabilitaFor the months of December through February, much tion efforts for nonviolent offenders,” added Jackley. of the northern tier states are more likely to be colder than Gene Abdallah has dedicated numerous years to public average, including northern South Dakota. service. In 1954, he began serving in the South Dakota Air As far as precipitation, Edwards said there is a slightly National Guard. In 1960, he embarked upon a long career in law enforcement which would include positions of county jailer, chief deputy officer, U.S. Marshall for South Dakota and Superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol. BROOKINGS, S.D. - Consumers who want to know more After retirement from law enforcement, Gene went on to about where and how their food is raised are creating a bigserve South Dakotans in both the South Dakota House of ger voice nationally. Representatives and the State Senate between the years of "The increasing sales of local foods provides a bright 2001- 2012. spot for agriculture and a way to bring young farmers into The Board of Pardons and Paroles is a nine member apagricultural production," said Kari O'Neill, SDSU Extension pointed board charged with the authority to make decisions Community Vitality Field Specialist. of parole, the revocation of parole, and parole policy and O'Neill referenced a U.S. Department of Agriculture procedures. Three of the board members are appointed by statistic which found more than 160,000 U.S. farmers sold the Governor of South Dakota, three are appointed by the $8.7 billion of local food directly to consumers, retailers, Attorney General, and the remaining three are appointed by institutions, and local distributors in 2015. the South Dakota Supreme Court. Of those producers 81 percent sold all their food within This appointment is subject to final confirmation by the 100 miles of their farm. South Dakota Senate. "In rural communities, boosting local and regional mar- increased chance of wetter than average conditions in western South Dakota. "The fall season is often a season of transition," Edwards said. "This year is no exception as there have been both warm and cool periods with the western region remaining largely drier than average this season and the eastern region has had above average rainfall." Drier weather has combines rolling Soybean harvest is nearing completion in South Dakota's northern tier counties, which have been drier overall in recent weeks. Harvest is now underway in southern counties as drier weather has arrived and soil moisture has reduced. Drought conditions continue to hold steady in the west. Some vegetation in drought-stricken areas did begin to green up after receiving rainfall in September. "This does not help grazing this year but indicates that there is some hope for pasture recovery next spring if climate conditions are favorable after this year's drought," Edwards said. Local Foods Connects Consumers To Growers Market Yourself kets can have a great impact on local economies and help keep rural families on the farm," O'Neill said. "New farmers can produce more food products on fewer acres and add value to operations that may have been in the family for years, or on new land where creativity in growing products for sale can provide a good income." 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