https://www.wcmu.org/tags/drought Drought en-US Copyright Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:29:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/michigan-christmas-tree-outlook-strong-despite-summer-drought While the recent drought really took its toll on many crops, the Michigan Christmas tree outlook is very good. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:29:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/michigan-christmas-tree-outlook-strong-despite-summer-drought Leigh Ann Towne https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-14/drought-conditions-continue-in-michigan-in-some-areas-since-last-winter Abnormally dry conditions stretch across the state, with a section of mid-Michigan in a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:14:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-14/drought-conditions-continue-in-michigan-in-some-areas-since-last-winter Sneha Dhandapani https://www.wcmu.org/2025-10-01/drought-midwest-farmers-corn-soybeans-harvest Several states, including Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, are in moderate to severe drought. Climatologists say it’s unlikely to let up soon. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:45:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-10-01/drought-midwest-farmers-corn-soybeans-harvest Jess Savage https://www.wcmu.org/2025-07-21/drought-means-drier-than-normal-how-will-climatologists-define-drought-if-the-new-normal-is-dry The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is developing a framework for assessing drought in a changing climate. It's a difficult task, as what's considered drought is often situational. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-07-21/drought-means-drier-than-normal-how-will-climatologists-define-drought-if-the-new-normal-is-dry Harshawn Ratanpal — Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk https://www.wcmu.org/2024-10-07/dnr-urges-caution-with-outdoor-fires-amid-autumn-drought The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has restricted burning in much of the region until enough rain has fallen. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:24:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2024-10-07/dnr-urges-caution-with-outdoor-fires-amid-autumn-drought Izzy Ross | IPR https://www.wcmu.org/2024-03-11/a-warm-winter-and-lingering-drought-could-set-up-a-tough-growing-season-in-the-midwest A dry winter, El Niño and the warmest winter temperatures on record are contributing to ongoing dry conditions across the Midwest. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2024-03-11/a-warm-winter-and-lingering-drought-could-set-up-a-tough-growing-season-in-the-midwest Kate Grumke https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-25/drought-made-midwest-and-great-plains-crops-look-like-death-recent-rains-bring-some-hope Dryness in the Great Plains began spreading east this year, affecting much of the Midwest and endangering crops, livestock and river shipping. Recent rains have been a god-send, but will it be enough to loosen the years-long drought? Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:41:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-25/drought-made-midwest-and-great-plains-crops-look-like-death-recent-rains-bring-some-hope Elizabeth Rembert https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-11/crop-concerns-arise-amid-michigans-continued-drought Drought-related challenges persist across the state, raising concerns among many farmers. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:30:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-11/crop-concerns-arise-amid-michigans-continued-drought Renae King https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-04/no-rain-and-hot-days-can-stress-the-trees-in-your-yard-heres-what-you-can-do The heat and lack of rain are starting to stress trees in some parts of Michigan. Mon, 04 Jul 2022 22:53:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-04/no-rain-and-hot-days-can-stress-the-trees-in-your-yard-heres-what-you-can-do Lester Graham https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-06-11/drought-continues-could-effect-cherry-trees As drought conditions continue across Michigan, farmers are worrying about their crops. That includes some crops that aren’t often thought of, such as… Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:11:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-06-11/drought-continues-could-effect-cherry-trees Cpedersen