Drought in Missouri, August 1 to 31, 2012

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Washburn reported 2.07 of rainfall for the month of August. The COOP station near Monett reported 2.36 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat, the USDA Service center in Barry County indicated that crop losses were as high as 75 percent of the spring planting. Many farmers and ranchers reported having to feed hay as pastures stopped growing and became dry through the month, which is several months early. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Lamar reported 4.39 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat, the USDA Service center in Barton County indicated that crop losses were 75 percent of the spring planting. Many farmers and ranchers reported having to feed hay as pastures stopped growing and became dry through the month which added to operation costs. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Truman Dam reported 1.25 of rainfall for the month of August. The COOP station near Cole Camp reported 0.63 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat, the USDA Service center in Benton County indicated that crop losses were 75 percent of the spring planting. Many farmers and ranchers reported having to feed hay as pastures stopped growing and became dry through the month which added to operation costs. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The KH21 AWOS station near Camdenton reported 2.49 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat, the USDA Service center indicated that crop losses were 75 percent of the spring planting. Many farmers and ranchers reported having to feed hay as pastures stopped growing and became dry through the month which added to operation costs. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Stockton Dam reported 2.77 of rainfall for the month of August. The COOP station near El Dorado Springs reported 2.53 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat, the USDA Service center in Cedar County indicated that crop losses were 75 percent of the spring planting. Many farmers and ranchers reported having to feed hay as pastures stopped growing and became dry through the month which added to operation costs. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Billings reported 3.64 of rainfall for the month of August. The COOP station near Ozark reported 3.12 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat, the USDA Service center in Christian County indicated that crop losses were 75 percent of the spring planting. Many farmers and ranchers reported having to feed hay as pastures stopped growing and became dry through the month which added to operation costs. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Dadeville reported 2.30 of rainfall for the month of August. The COOP station near Greenfield reported 3.92 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat, the USDA Service center in Dade County indicated that crop losses were 75 percent of the Spring planting. Many farmers and ranchers reported having to feed hay as pastures stopped growing and became dry through the month which added to operation costs. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Salem reported 6.86 of rainfall for the month of August. The COOP station near Montauk State Park reported 5.25 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. For the counties of across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri, between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Ava reported 4.20 of rainfall for the month of August. The COOP station near Vanzant reported 4.90 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. For the counties of across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri, between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Ash Grove reported 4.19 of rainfall for the month of August. The Springfield ASOS reported 4.01 of rainfall for the month of August. The city of Springfield water storage fell below 65% capacity. The city was strongly asking residents to conserve water and do a volunteer watering schedule through the month. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The USDA out of Greene county estimated a 75% loss in corn and a 67% loss in soybeans. There was a 60% loss in hay and pasture grass. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Pomme De Terre Dam reported 2.39 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. Across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri, between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The West Plains ASOS reported 3.82 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. Across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri, between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Carthage reported 5.43 of rainfall for the month of August. The Joplin ASOS reported 3.13 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat, the USDA Service center in Jasper County indicated that crop losses were 75 percent of the spring planting. Many farmers and ranchers reported having to feed hay as pastures stopped growing and became dry through the month which added to operation costs. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Lebanon reported 3.46 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. Across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri, between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Halltown reported 4.71 of rainfall for the month of August. The COOP station near Miller reported 3.74 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat, the USDA Service center in Lawrence County indicated that crop losses were 75 percent of the spring planting. Many farmers and ranchers reported having to feed hay as pastures stopped growing and became dry through the month which added to operation costs. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The Vichy-Rolla ASOS reported 2.56 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. Across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri, between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Anderson reported 4.79 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat, the USDA Service center in McDonald County indicated that crop losses were 75 percent of the spring planting. Many farmers and ranchers reported having to feed hay as pastures stopped growing and became dry through the month which added to operation costs. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Eldon reported 0.55 of rainfall for the month of August. The COOP station near Iberia reported 1.06 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. Across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri, between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The KH21 AWOS near Camdenton reported 2.49 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. Across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri, between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Diamond reported 2.69 of rainfall for the month of August. The COOP station near Neosho reported 2.99 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat, the USDA Service center in Newton County indicated that crop losses were 75 percent of the spring planting. Many farmers and ranchers reported having to feed hay as pastures stopped growing and became dry through the month which added to operation costs. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Alton reported 2.78 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. Across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Dora reported 5.08 of rainfall for the month of August. The COOP station near Tecumseh reported 5.13 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. Across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Rolla reported 2.03 of rainfall for the month of August. The Vichy-Rolla ASOS reported 2.56 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. Across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Bolivar reported 2.20 of rainfall for the month of August. The COOP station near Morrisville reported 3.28 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. Across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Fort Leonard Wood reported 1.55 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. Across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Eminence reported 2.58 of rainfall for the month of August. The COOP station near Round Springs reported 3.72 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. Across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Appleton City reported 2.95 of rainfall for the month of August. The COOP station near Osceola reported 4.01 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. Across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Galena reported 3.09 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat, the USDA Service center in Stone County indicated that crop losses were 75 percent of the spring planting. Many farmers and ranchers reported having to feed hay as pastures stopped growing and became dry through the month which added to operation costs. The losses and damages to harvested yield were from the start of the planting season through the end of August. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Branson reported 3.95 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat, the USDA Service center in Taney County indicated that crop losses were 75 percent of the spring planting. Many farmers and ranchers reported having to feed hay as pastures stopped growing and became dry through the month which added to operation costs. The losses and damages to harvested yield were from the start of the planting season through the end of August. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Houston reported 3.51 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. Across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Horton reported 2.87 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. As a result of the limited rainfall combined with the excessive heat, the USDA Service center in Vernon County indicated that crop losses were 75 percent of the spring planting. Many farmers and ranchers reported having to feed hay as pastures stopped growing and became dry through the month which added to operation costs. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Hartville reported 4.39 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. Across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Buffalo reported 3.21 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. Across the Missouri Ozarks and southwestern Missouri between 50 and 75 percent of the combined corn, soybeans and hay acreage was reported as a loss due to the drought. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Marshfield reported 3.05 of rainfall for the month of August. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June. The USDA office out of Webster County estimated a corn loss of 75% and a soybean loss of 67%. There was a sorghum loss of 51% and a hay and pasture grass loss of 60%. Monetary crop loss figures are estimates using information from the National Agricultural Statistics database, local FSA and USDA offices and other local, state or federal agency information. Livestock losses, if they occurred or were reported are listed in the property section.