Livestock & Forage

Agricultural statistics are presented in table, graph and map form below. For related resources on monitoring, managing and planning for agricultural drought, go to the bottom of this page.

Agriculture Affected by Drought for May 5, 2026

Commodity	% Area Affected by Drought
Alfalfa Hay acreage	47
Cattle inventory	61
Hay inventory	57
Hog inventory	27
Milk Cow inventory	32
Sheep inventory	54

Data Table

View data tables for the percent of each crop or livestock area affected by drought, organized by U.S. Drought Monitor category, state and week.

Time Series

View time series graphs for the percent of each crop or livestock area affected by drought over time, organized by U.S. Drought Monitor category and state.

Maps

View a national map of each crop or livestock area overlaid with current drought conditions on the most recent the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought Monitoring Dashboard for Ranchers – Learn more about current drought conditions, forage forecasts and management strategies.
GrassCast – Monitor a growing-season forecast of grassland productivity.
USDA Crop Progress & Conditions Reports – Access state-level reports on harvesting progress, soil moisture, pasture and livestock and crop conditions.
USDA Weekly Weather & Crop Bulletin – Check out weather and crop conditions each week, both nationally and with state-by-state detail.
Additional Crop Weather Resources – Learn more about current weather conditions, forecasts and irrigation schedules.
CMOR – Use Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) to tell us how drought is affecting you and to see what others are saying (photos are encouraged but optional).

Annual Forage Pilot Program – Get information on the Risk Management Agency’s Annual Forage Insurance program.
Pasture Range & Forage Insurance - Get information on the Risk Management Agency’s Pasture, Range and Forage Insurance program.
USDA Relief Programs – Learn about USDA risk management, relief and recovery resources.
Livestock Forage Disaster Program Eligibility – Determine your eligibility for the FSA Livestock Forage Disaster Program.

Managing Drought Risk on the Ranch – Access a ranch-specific guidebook and case studies for managing drought.
Drought Management Database Resources for Ranchers – Search for ranch-specific drought management strategies and case studies.
Drought Management Database Mental Health Resources – Filter the ‘Society and Public Health’ collection for mental health resources and information.

State Plans – Review drought, water, climate and hazard mitigation plans by state
USDA Regional Climate Hubs – Learn about the USDA Climate Hubs and their resources.

Livestock & Forage

Agriculture Affected by Drought for May 5, 2026

Data Table

Time Series

Maps

Drought Monitoring & Prediction Resources

Risk Management & Disaster Relief Programs

Drought Planning & Management

Additional State and Regional Resources