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NDSU Extension develops and updates resources to help farmers and ranchers cope with drought conditions. Contact your NDSU Extension county office if you have questions or want additional information.

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RELIEF PROGRAMS

There are a number of government programs available to provide relief to ag producers impacted by the drought.

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Latest Report - November 16, 2023

Greg Gust, NDDES Meteorologist 

for Adnan Akyuz, Ph.D.
NDSU, AES
State Climatologist

Summary

  • Based on the Drought Monitor map valid on November 14th, published November 16th, just under 16% of the state is still in drought (at least D1, nearly all since June 6th), which is down only about a half percent over the past two week. Nearly 90,993 ND citizens remain in drought.
  • This week, the Drought severity and Coverage Index (DSCI) value is 57, down 31 points since early October.
  • Slightly warmer than average (for mid November) temperatures are expected through this coming weekend, with overall dry conditions persisting. 
  • Cooler temperatures will push into and across the state Monday (northwest) and early Tuesday (southeast)... dropping near  to below normal into and through the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. 
  • However, no significant deep cold or snow is expected through the Thanksgiving weekend. And with an overall drying trend. A trend which could extend throughout the month, and beyond.

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Ranch Drought Management Videos

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Government Programs - Drought

Information about government programs for ag producers being affected by drought
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Livestock

Information on dealing with drought conditions in livestock production.