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NDSU Extension develops and updates resources to help farmers and ranchers cope with drought conditions. Contact your NDSU Extension county office if you have questions or want additional information.

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RELIEF PROGRAMS

There are a number of government programs available to provide relief to ag producers impacted by the drought.

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Latest Report - October 2, 2025

Daryl Ritchison
Director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN)
State Climatologist for North Dakota

Summary

No drought currently in North Dakota. But Abnormally Dry Conditions in some parts of Western North Dakota.
Hot and Dry next couple of days (fire danger), especially in central and eastern North Dakota as western North Dakota will cool down on Saturday with rain.
Rain this Weekend
Frost / Freeze expected early next week for many parts of the state.

Drought report 10-02-25