Jan 1, 2018 · Drought is a prolonged dry period in the natural climate cycle that can occur anywhere in the world. It is a slow-onset disaster characterized by the lack of precipitation, resulting in a water …

6 days ago · The U.S. Drought Monitor is a weekly map of drought conditions jointly by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) , USDA and the National Drought Mitigation Center …

In support of these drought monitoring activities, the USDA Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB) developed the Agriculture in Drought (AgInDrought) product to …

Percent in Severe Drought (D2) Percent in Exceptional Drought (D4) Drought percentages are approximated using the U.S. Drought Monitor product. State contributions to national production …

Aug 14, 2025 · The impacts of drought are wide-ranging, from devastating crops to slowing down the worldwide flow of trade. Here's what to know about this global risk.

Jul 8, 2025 · This round-up contains some of the key nature and climate news from the past week. Top stories: The global impact of drought; Outcomes from the UN's development summit; BRICS leaders …

May 29, 2025 · “The Department of Agriculture is stepping up to support livestock producers by expediting disaster payments when drought and wildfires strike. Under President Trump’s leadership, …

Aug 12, 2022 · Droughts are intensifying around the world due to climate change. The UN says solutions such as land restoration must be stepped up to combat the crisis.

FARGO, ND - April 22, 2025 — Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced $340.6 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster assistance to deliver relief to farmers, ranchers and …

Sep 12, 2025 · ELRP 2023 and 2024 for drought and wildfire and ELRP 2023 and 2024 FW have a combined payment limit of $125,000 for each program year. Producers who already received the …