Broadcaster Press 7 February 20, 2018 www.broadcasteronline.com Climate Outlook Shows Cold Conclusion To Winter 2018 BROOKINGS, S.D. - Colder than average has prevented the area from getting much temperatures are likely to carry through worse, but a lot of timely rains will be March 2018, according to the latest Naneeded this spring to provide substantial tional Oceanic Atmospheric Administration relief in the region." (NOAA) Climate Outlook released today, For the next three months, March Feb. 15, 2018. through May, wetter than average condi"The last two weeks of February will tions are also slightly favored over the likely be colder than average, and that patnorthern half of South Dakota. tern is likely to carry into March," explained Edwards explained that this is a critical Classifieds … Laura Edwards, SDSU Extension State 624-4429 period for pasture, range and forages. "This A sure bet! 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Cherry, Vermillion, SD Farm Food Safety Training Sioux Falls Feb. 24 BROOKINGS, S.D. - A training in farm food safety will be held in Sioux Falls, Feb. 24, 2018 for fruit and vegetable growers at the SDSU Extension Regional Center (2001 E 8th St.). Training begins at 8:30 a.m. and will run until 4 p.m. Preregister by Feb. 20, 2018, registration details below. "Much of the training will focus on creating farm food safety plans, focusing on potential food safety risks ranging from watering practices, animal contact, people, and equipment," said Rhoda Burrows, Professor & SDSU Extension Horticulture Specialist. Attendees will have the opportunity to map their own farm's features and assess their own operations for potential risks and scale-appropriate best practices. Both digital and hard-copy plan templates will be available; attendees may bring their laptops to input data directly or they can simply make notes on handouts. Topics covered will include the latest rules under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and determining if or when those rules will apply to a given operation. The latest research-based recommendations for reducing risks from the field to the market will be presented, as well as information sources, templates, and other tools for optimizing production and post-harvest handling practices. Space is limited. The registration deadline is Feb. 20, 2018. The registration fee for this training is $25 and will cover materials, lunch and coffee breaks. The fee increases to $35 after deadline, and is subject to availability. Support from the South Dakota Department of Agriculture Specialty Crops Block Grant, and the United States Food and Drug Administration allows SDSU Extension to keep the cost for participants at a minimum. For registration information, go to the iGrow Events page or contact Burrows by email or 605.394.2236. New GFP Outdoors Mobile App Available PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is inviting hunters, anglers, campers and all other outdoor enthusiasts to update, download and explore its new mobile app. “The new mobile app features a digital backpack so users can customize it with favorite maps, licenses, handbooks and key dates,” stated Calley Worth, GFP digital content strategist. “The app provides the ability to view maps offline if the user is in an area with little to no cell phone service. This is one of the main features users asked for prior to developing the app. Users must download or sign into their account before heading out to the field to receive the most up-to-date information from these features. We also want residents and nonresidents to know that they can sign up for notifications regarding hunting season start and end dates and application opening and closing dates.” Reminders to App Users: •Allow the app to send or push notifications and also opt into allowing location access. These will be prompted upon opening the app. Accepting this feature will allow users the ability to use the GPS and key dates feature. •If users had the old version of the GFP Outdoors app on their phone, the new version will be available as an update in the App or Google Play Stores. •If users did not previously have the app, it is available by searching ‘GFP Outdoors’ in the App or Google Play Stores. “The mobile app is designed for Android systems 6 and up and iOS systems 10 and up.Users may need to update their software if they cannot download the app or if the app will not update to the newest version,” concluded Worth. Classifieds … A sure bet! Broadcaster 201 W. 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