The Semi-arid Grassland Research Center was used in the International Drought Experiment as part of this research. Credit: CSU College of Natural Sciences

Prolonged drought causes unprecedented productivity loss: Study

Colorado State University — Extreme, prolonged drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ecosystems that cover nearly half the planet, says new research published in the journal Science. “Climate change is bringing more severe and longer-lasting droughts to many locations around the world. Some ecosystems have shown resilience

Cattle graze in the smokey air in a pasture they were moved to earlier that day near Scott Duguid’s farm north of Gimli, Man., on July 30.

Grazing cattle in a drought year

Manitoba beef farmer keeps his grazing plan adaptable to weather another drought year in the Interlake

It’s been another drought year in Manitoba’s Interlake in 2025. This beef farmer keeps his grazing plan adaptable to weather dry conditions and keep his farm resilient.



Drought devastated field pea plots at the PESAI research farm in Arborg. PHOTO: Don Norman

Soybeans, peas flag under Manitoba drought conditions

Manitoba’s lack of rain is stressing crops, fuelling pest pressure and slicing yield potential in soybean and pea fields

Manitoba’s pea and soybean acres are suffering in drought-stricken regions like the Interlake. Dry conditions are stressing crops, fuelling pest pressure and slicing yield potential.









A dry patch in a canola field north of Neepawa, Man. on July 17, 2025. Photo: Miranda Leybourne

Manitoba crops suffer drought signs

Lack of grain fill, short crops and premature ripening are starting to show up in Manitoba fields where little rain has fallen since the start of May

Lack of grain fill, short crops and premature ripening are starting to show up in Manitoba fields where little rain has fallen since the start of May.