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NWS Gaylord Agriculture Resource Page

 

 

Abnormal Dry (D0)

Going into drought: short-term dryness slowing planting, growth of crops or pastures; fire risk above average. Coming out of drought: some lingering water deficits; pastures or crops not fully recovered.

Moderate Drought (D1)

Some damage to crops, pastures; fire risk high; streams, reservoirs, or wells low, some water shortages developing or imminent, voluntary water use restrictions requested.

Severe Drought (D2)

Crop or pasture losses likely; fire risk very high; water shortages common; water restrictions imposed.

Extreme Drought (D3)

Major crop/pasture losses; extreme fire danger; widespread water shortages or restrictions.

Exceptional Drought (D4)

Exceptional and widespread crop/pasture losses; exceptional fire risk; shortages of water in reservoirs, streams, and wells, creating water emergencies.

Observed Temperature Compared to Climatology

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Observed Precipitation Compared to Climatology

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Observed Temperatures & Precipitation

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Soil Moisture

Monthly Soil Moisture Anomaly

Daily Soil Moisture Anomaly

Monthly Soil Moisture Anomaly Change

Daily Soil Moisture Anomaly Change

Drought and Crop Moisture 

Drought Severity Index

Crop Moisture Index

 

Agriculture Forecast Map

Click on one of the icons below to view the tabular forecast for your location

Ag Map with clickable points

Benzonia Traverse City East Leland Onekama-BearLake Northport Old Mission Williamsburg Elk Rapids Kewadin Charlevoix Petoskey NCMC Gaylord West Kalkaska Arlene McBain Hawks Eastport

Medium Range Outlook

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Several Additional Ag Resources and Information Listed Below

Click on the links below to access this additional information


  Michigan State University      

    Check out MSU's page for the latest observations, growing degree days, and weather outlooks.

 

 

 

 


  Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin      

    Check out the Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin for information on weather and crop info.

 


   Agriculture in Drought       

   Check out AgInDrought for information regarding the droughts impacts on agriculture.

 

 

 

 


   Agriculture Weather Highlights       

    Check out Agriculture Weather Highlights for information on recent weathers impact on agriculture. 

 

 

 

 


   Agriculture Tools       

    Check out AgroClimateTools for additional agriculture tools.

 

 

 

 


   Freeze Date Tool       

    Check out this Freeze Date tool provided by MRCC for average freeze dates, growing season              length, and more.