Latest data shows extreme drought conditions spreading

Extreme drought conditions have also expanded. The Vermont side of the Connecticut River in the Upper Valley is now in an extreme drought, along with most of Grafton County in New Hampshire. Roughly ... Read More

Ohio drought conditions worsen across state. Will it ever rain?

Drought conditions in Ohio continue to worsen as the state weathers a dry end to summer, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Only 4% of the Buckeye State is currently free of drought or dry ... Read More

NEW: Drought worsens to "severe" levels in latest weekly report

The weekly report from the U.S. Drought Monitor confirmed Thursday morning that the ongoing drought has worsened to "severe" levels in part of Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire. 34% of Vermont is ... Read More

Drought could continue through to winter despite flood risk and rain – officials

Drought could continue through to winter despite flood risk and rain – officials - The UK could feasibly experience both drought and flooding at the same time in the coming months, the Environment ... Read More

As drought persists, livestock farmers in Vermont are hurting

George Foster, a third-generation farmer in Middlebury, cut corn on a neighbor’s farm on Tuesday to help feed his 950 cows after this summer’s drought shrunk his own crop. The 2,000 tons of additional ... Read More

Maine farmers struggle with drought as rainfall remains below five inches since June

CORINNA, Maine (WGME) -- Despite Friday’s rain, most of Maine remains in a serious drought. Farmers say this year’s irregular weather has been tough on crops. The National Weather Service says since ... Read More