Soybeans struggle after dry August

Janelle Atyeo
Sep 5, 2025
Sep 5, 2025

Hot August weather was tough on soybeans in central South Dakota.
Submitted photo by Teddy Holzwarth

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Janelle Atyeo

Soybeans in central South Dakota were starting to show stress after a hot, dry August.

Hot August weather was tough on soybeans.
Submitted photo by Teddy Holzwarth

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Hot August weather was tough on soybeans, but corn thrived.
Submitted photo by Teddy Holzwarth

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Friends and family enjoyed the dove opener in Potter County Sept. 1.
Submitted photo by Teddy Holzwarth

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Teddy Holzwarth is a third generation farmer who operates TEH Farms from Gettysburg, South Dakota. He grows no-till corn, soybeans and wheat in Potter, Sully and Dewey counties. He and his wife Emily have three children.