USDA Update – August 11, 2020
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Eads, Colorado.
drought
All of Colorado in drought or abnormally dry conditions
Abnormally dry conditions filled in for the last part of Colorado that remained drought-free.
Ag stats: Colorado crop progress and condition report – week ending August 2, 2020
Colorado crop progress and condition report from the USDA for the week ending August 2, 2020.
USDA Update - August 4, 2020
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Extreme drought shrinks in southern Colorado, conditions degrade in the north
Drought conditions for parts of Colorado improved this week, thanks to recent monsoon moisture. Northern areas were less fortunate, and saw conditions decline.
Extreme drought shifts in eastern Colorado
Drought in portions of Colorado improved last week, while the northeast saw areas which continued to degrade. Incoming monsoon moisture may help.
USDA designates two more Colorado counties as primary natural disaster areas
The USDA has designated two more Colorado counties as primary natural disaster areas due to drought, bringing the total to six.
95% of Colorado abnormally dry or worse – extreme drought expands
Drought conditions in Colorado countinue to deteriorate, with 95 percent of the state abnormally dry or worse, and extreme drought continuing to expand.
Severe storms expected Sunday, Monday over Colorado’s eastern plains
Severe thunderstorms are possible Sunday and Monday across eastern Colorado, particularly the southeastern portion of the state. Large hail, damaging winds, and even a tornado or two are possible.
Slight improvements in eastern Colorado’s drought picture
Exceptional drought - the worst category - entered Colorado last week, and exited the state this week.