drought

Lake Michigan (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Great Lakes Water Levels Near Record Lows

We’ve been seeing below average water levels on the Great Lakes — and a new report shows things won’t be getting better anytime soon.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/28

Freighter Sam Laud going down the St. Clair River from Lake Huron in Port Huron. (credit: istockphoto)

Lake Michigan-Huron Water Level Near Record Low

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says water levels on Lakes Michigan and Huron are nearly at record low levels because of drought and evaporation.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/31

Maizie and Luke are both blind (credit: horseshaven.org)

Horses Go Hungry As Hay Prices Soar

The drought and excessive heat has led to a new crisis as we head into fall: A dramatic increase in the number of starving, abandoned horses across the state.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/19

Dropping Lake Michigan Level Hits Homes, Boats

Lake Michigan water levels are down 11 inches from 2011, and record low levels could be ahead if the drought persists.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/03

Apple Cider Prices Skyrocket

The price of cider is way up in Michigan due to an early spring, drought conditions and a damaging freeze.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/21

Michigan Farmers Welcome Rain As Crops Struggle

Is this steady rain enough to take the edge off the drought for local farmers?

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/10

Drought Drives Up Cost Of Meat

If you’re a meat eater, you might want to brace yourself for sticker shock at the market.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/09

Mid-Mich. Farm: Drought Killing Christmas Trees

A mid-Michigan farm reports the drought is responsible for killing many newly planted Christmas trees.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/07

Michigan grass in drought conditions (WWJ Photo).

More Michigan Counties Getting Disaster Designation

Farmers in four western Upper Peninsula counties are expected to be eligible for low-interest loans due to heat and drought-related crop damage and losses.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/07/26