Row Crops

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 12, 2026

Commodity % Area Affected by Drought
Barley production64
Corn production26
Cotton production97
Durum Wheat production32
Peanut production100
Rice production85
Sorghum production89
Soybean production28
Spring Wheat production20
Sugarbeet production28
Sugarcane production86
Sunflower production14
Winter Wheat production71

Data Table

An example 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

An example data graph

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

Map Viewer

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

  • 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).