Exceptional drought noted in Minnesota for the first time, as Extreme and Exceptional drought cover large portions of Dakotas

Soil aggregate stability is important

High temperatures continue as precipitation varies across High Plains

  • By Curtis Riganti, National Drought Mitigation Center

Drought prep essential for ranch to survive it

Recent rainfall improves drought conditions in areas of High Plains, Midwest and South

  • By David Simeral, Western Regional Climate Center

Rain brought needed relief for wheat producers

Low pressure system brings widespread precipitation; Denver receives 4th largest snowfall on record

Most areas of US receive some precipitation