ALT After another week of beneficial rain, we are seeing swaths of improvements across Southern and Central Alabama, with many Southern counties finally returning to normal conditions. Several pockets of D1 Moderate and D2 Severe Drought are still present across the state, and more rain is needed to see continued progress. With some beneficial rainfall in next week's forecast, expect to see targeted improvements in some areas.

ALT The USDA NASS report for Alabama (week ending November 24, 2024) shows slight crop and livestock improvements after a week of rain and cooler weather. More rain is needed to see substantial drought improvements, but the cooler weather brings needed relief. Pastures and soil moisture conditions are starting to improve, cotton and peanut harvest is nearly complete, and 46% of winter wheat has emerged. 📄𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: https://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Alabama/Publications/Crop_Progress_&_Condition/2024/AL-CropProgress-11-25-24.pdf

ALT The USDA NASS report for Alabama (week ending October 20, 2024) reports the first frost in parts of North Alabama and continued harvest delay due to ongoing dryness. Much of the state has gone multiple weeks without rain. These dry conditions, coupled with the first frost in some areas, has exacerbated grazing shortages. It has also delayed 3rd hay cuttings, winter wheat planting, and peanut harvest. Cattle and pasture are in mostly good to fair condition, and soil moisture conditions saw a slight increase in dryer than normal levels. Rain is needed for many producers. 📄𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: https://www.nass.usda.gov/.../AL-CropProgress-10-21-24.pdf

ALT The USDA NASS report for Alabama (week ending September 1, 2024) shows increasing dry conditions and decreasing crop conditions. As drought expands across the state, many agricultural commodities continue to suffer. 44% of corn has been harvested, with below average yields. Many reports noted that soybeans are turning over too quickly because of how dry it is. Cotton, hay cuttings, and peanuts progressed with a noticeable decline in yield potential due to lack of moisture. Producers continued to struggle with armyworm pressure in hay and pastures. Livestock and pasture conditions ranged from fair to good and soil moisture conditions are 11% dryer than they were last week. 📄𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: https://www.nass.usda.gov/.../AL-CropProgress-9-3-24.pdf