Missouri’s drought alert is expected to expire at the end of March. That’s according to state climatologist Zach Leasor, who said, despite that, Missouri is struggling to shake the past several years of drought. He said the above average snowfall over this winter...
Missouri’s state climatologist said drought conditions have improved heading into spring planting, but much of the Show-Me State remains dry. Zach Leasor said the above average snowfall over the winter recharged some soil moisture, but it has not completely fixed the...
Missouri’s net farm income is projected to drop 18% this year to $3.6 billion, according to the Spring 2024 Missouri Farm Income Outlook. Scott Brown, interim director of the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center told Missourinet that...
Missouri’s drought alert has been extended to September 1. The executive order signed by Gov. Mike Parson directs continued coordination of state resources and combined response efforts until conditions improve in drought-impacted areas. Zach Leasor, state...
Missouri is approaching its third straight year of dry conditions. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Drought Monitor, 96% of the state is dry. State climatologist Zach Leasor told Missourinet that the state is behind on moisture, which could affect the...
