July heat produces ‘flash drought’ with more than half of North Dakota affected
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A soybean plant suffers from a lack of moisture in a sandy area of field in Griggs County, North Dakota, on July 31, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Stachler/NDSU Extension)More than half of North Dakota is now in a drought, with blistering July heat shriveling crops and taking a toll on pastures.
The U.S. Drought Monitor, which is updated weekly on Thursdays, shows a third of the state in moderate drought and more than 23% in extreme drought. The extreme drought area increased dramatically from
The U.S. Drought Monitor, which is updated weekly on Thursdays, shows a third of the state in moderate drought and more than 23% in extreme drought. The extreme drought area increased dramatically from
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