Drought

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has restricted burning in much of the region until enough rain has fallen.

A dry winter, El Niño and the warmest winter temperatures on record are contributing to ongoing dry conditions across the Midwest.

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?

Drought-related challenges persist across the state, raising concerns among many farmers.

The heat and lack of rain are starting to stress trees in some parts of Michigan.

As drought conditions continue across Michigan, farmers are worrying about their crops. That includes some crops that aren’t often thought of, such as…

Drought conditions in Michigan are worsening, and if farmers weren't feeling the pressure before they certainly are now. The abnormally dry zone has…

Half way through a Michigan summer and farmers are saying the recent weather is not good for crops. Farmers said they planted late this year because of a…

Drought conditions in the thumb and northeast Michigan are worsening and it doesn’t look like it’s getting much better. The moderate drought was only…

Slightly above normal temperatures and little rain over the last month has sent mid-Michigan into the beginning of drought.Part of the thumb and mid to…