drought

Farmers are cutting less hay this year due to persistent drought, the soaring price of fuel and a new pest. That's driving up the cost for livestock producers, who often rely on hay to feed their animals during the winter.

Droughts cause millions of dollars in damage in Oklahoma. A slew of public programs can offset harm for producers, and state officials recently approved funding focusing on water.

While nearly the entire state is in a drought, the state climatologist doesn't expect it to break many records.

Multiple natural hazards in the summer of 2026 are preventing access to wide swaths of public lands. Here’s what to know.

The weather phenomenon generally means wetter-than-normal weather for the southern U.S.

Colorado continues to contend with drought as its moisture deficit gets larger. The state would need 190% of its normal precipitation to catch up by the end of September.

Colorado’s recent snow and rain was a temporary balm for parched landscapes, but the state is still facing a busy wildfire season

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.