Drought conditions worsen in KY with 26 percent of state experiencing abnormally dry conditions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Drought conditions have worsened in Kentucky, according to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report that…
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Kentucky farmers are at the mercy of Mother Nature as uncommonly dry conditions persist
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky Across Kentucky, pastures are dry. Kentucky farmers are feeling the impact of a…
Recent rainfall leads to improved conditions across Kentucky, only three small areas abnormally dry
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Rainfall during the seven-day period ending Tuesday morning led to improved conditions across Kentucky, with…
Drought-buster rain isn’t, proves only slightly helpful — some counties just keep getting worse
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The rain in Kentucky over the past several days was not enough to be considered…
Some relief from rain but drought conditions remain for most of state; 10% has no drought
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite some welcome rain that fell over parts of Kentucky during the past seven days,…
Lack of rain across the Commonwealth hampering corn growth, stressing pasture for livestock
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky Most of Kentucky has not received decent rain in more than two weeks. The…
Drought-weary Kentucky farms need a good soaker for their crops; corn growers can’t wair
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky It’s a dry, hot summer in Kentucky with no significant precipitation on the horizon….
Most of Kentucky is ‘abnormally dry’ on drought monitor, but Northern Kentucky is not included
With little rainfall during the past week, the latest weekly U.S. Drought Monitor released on Thursday shows the majority of…
State climatologist Stuart Foster says Kentucky’s climate is becoming wetter
The recent visit of cooler, drier air across Kentucky has provided a break from the summer weather pattern that has…
Recent rains have greatly improved drought conditions in Kentucky; but be mindful of fall burning restrictions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Recent rain has vastly improved the drought conditions in Kentucky, according to the weekly U.S….
Kentucky agriculture dealing with worsening drought conditions and the summer that never seems to end
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky It is the summer that never seems to end. Already into October, and much…
NKY area ‘abnormally dry,’ some parts of state in ‘severe dought’ category, and there’s no end in sight
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) — Dry conditions in Kentucky have led to part of the state…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Instances of drought have a significant impact on wildlife and landscape
Drought, even a moderate drought, has an immediate, noticeable impact on the landscape. It’s officially autumn, but you wouldn’t know…
When you said ‘rain, rain go away,’ it worked; KY is in drought situation and could use some now
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky experienced a lot of rain through the first half of the year, but that…
Deadline approaching in Kentucky for SBA working capital loans due to ag losses from drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private…
Drought may mean farmers in 10 southeastern Kentucky counties are eligible for federal aid
Farmers in 10 southeastern Kentucky counties may be eligible for federal aid under an agricultural disaster declaration issued as a…
Most of Kentucky (not NKY) now under Level 1 drought declaration; east KY wildfires continue
The Office of the State Climatologist and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, in coordination with the Kentucky Drought Mitigation…