Drought
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After years of drought, farmers and ranchers in California are finally in the clear, for now. But what does the future hold? Here are some expert predictions.
American importers are facing surging shipping container costs driven up by ongoing geopolitical tension in the Red Sea area and drought along the Panama Canal.
The drought along the Mississippi River is over, for now, according to the Army Corps of Engineers.
A recent study by the Environmental Defense Fund in Kansas is urging farmers to diversify crop portfolios to mitigate risks and ensure long-term sustainability.
USDA Meteorologists are raising alarms over low snowpacks in key Northwestern watersheds that may lead to water shortages and disrupt spring or summer planting.
As Texas cattle producers prod the possibility of expansion, USDA weather experts caution that recovery from long-term drought conditions will be a slow process.
LSU AgCenter’s Craig Gautreaux ventures into the heart of northwest Louisiana to witness agriculture’s ongoing struggle with extreme drought conditions there.
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses ongoing drought-related water storage issues with the Colorado River Basin and low snowpack levels in the Sierra Nevada.
Winter wheat is thriving is some areas despite a five-percent reduction in planted acres in Oklahoma. However, pasture and rangeland still face challenges posed by ongoing drought.
RFD-TV’s own Christina Loren reports that after years of hearings, Western Caucus members are finally witnessing federal agencies take action.
As winter weather embraces the Colorado River Basin, new recommendations from the Colorado River Drought Task Force have not been well received by all.
As winter systems sweep through farm country, Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions provides valuable insights into the weather’s impact on agriculture.
According to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, there are some positive trends emerging in winter wheat, hay production, and cattle inventory as despite the uncertainties brought by El Niño.
The looming shortage of drought-resistant hybrids adds a new layer of complexity to the challenges already faced by farmers.
Looking ahead, the USDA’s National Crop Progress and Condition Reports are set to resume weekly distribution in April. Here’s a look at where winter wheat crops stand now at the beginning of 2024.
The Sierra Nevada snow, vital for two-thirds of the state’s residents and irrigated farmland, is facing a drastic decline compared to the robust snowpack of the previous year.
Looking back on the major weather events of 2023 unveils nature’s unpredictability in the times of El Niño— we experienced everything from the deadliest wildfire in a century and unprecedented tropical storm warnings to months of extreme heat and “exceptional” drought that strained producers across Rural America.
A soybean and wheat producer in northern Minnesota is calling this year’s harvest “the worst crop he’s ever had.” Meanwhile, neighboring operations are having a bumper harvest this year.
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig is particularly worried about soil moisture as farmers in his state head into the New Year.
Both imports and exports are moving through the Panama Canal at a slower pace as the ag industry continues to deal with drought-related restrictions.