8 Tips to Manage Drought on Your Farm

Find out if drought could impact your farm this year, and get eight tips to help protect your profitability during drought conditions.

Will There Be Drought in 2025?

The United States
Drought events cost an average $9 billion a year, so it’s critical to know how to mitigate the potential risks to your ag operation.

According to National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), as of April 8, 2025:

• 32% of the United States is experiencing drought this week
• 166.2 million acres of crops across the country are experiencing drought conditions this week
• 98.3 million people in the United States are impacted by drought this week
• 42 U.S. states are experiencing Moderate Drought or even worse this week

“Forecasters predict above-average temperatures for the East and Gulf Coast regions, while drought conditions continue in the Southwest,” reports The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which issued its 2025 U.S. Spring Outlook on March 20. Even U.S. locations that had exceptionally cold temperatures and “usual snowfall” this winter are expected to experience above-average temperatures.

Canada
Drought will lead to more than $139 billion in financial losses in Canada over the next 30 years. According to the AAFC, 37% of Canada’s agricultural landscape experienced drought conditions at the end of March 2025.

1. Set the Foundation with Soil Fertility

Setting the foundation with soil fertility ensures that plants have access to the essential nutrients they need to grow and thrive, even under challenging drought conditions. Conduct regular soil tests so you can make informed decisions about whether you need to:

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