drought

Almost all of Colorado is experiencing drought after a record-dry winter and the impacts are already starting to show in agricultural communities.

Despite recent storms in parts of the state, all of Oklahoma is in some sort of drought or under abnormally dry conditions.

Severe weather is happening more frequently as the climate changes, adding to an ever-growing list of challenges for U.S. farmers. From sudden temperature swings to floods, these events can have serious consequences for farms and ranches.

The agreement, confirmed by the U.S. State and Agriculture departments, comes after months of negotiation and threats from President Donald Trump to impose higher tariffs on Mexican imports unless Mexico met its water delivery obligations.

Drought conditions across Texas have intensified since earlier this year.

Several states, including Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, are in moderate to severe drought. Climatologists say it's unlikely to let up soon.

Oklahoma is drought-free for the first time in more than five years. Although drought has left the state, some impacts might remain.

Another year of dry conditions could hurt production for farmers growing crops and raising livestock in the region.

Drought has scorched much of the Midwest and Great Plains for the last four years. It has destroyed crops and sparked wildfires. Wildlife is also reckoning with the dry conditions – which can change animal behavior and even push species out of some regions.

Rising temperatures intensify drought and increase costs for the heavily subsidized crop insurance program.