# Missouri Farmers Eye 2027 Reset After Five Years of Drought

> Missouri has recorded five consecutive growing seasons of severe to extreme drought through 2026, according to University of Missouri state climatologist Zack Leasor. Forecasts of a near-record El Niño point to increased Missouri rainfall in 2027, while 2026 corn regions avoided severe drought.

- Date: 2026-11-13 · published 2026-11-14T12:10:36.698Z
- Category: weather · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/99352-missouri-farmers-eye-2027-reset-after-five-years-of-drought
- Commodities: [Alfalfa Hay](https://feedsoft.ai/c/ALFALFA.md), [Grass Hay](https://feedsoft.ai/c/GRASSHAY.md)

## Why it matters

Prolonged drought has strained pasture and forage supplies in Missouri, while an expected wet 2027 season could ease feed costs for livestock producers. Good 2026 corn yields in the state limit near-term supply concerns.

## Read by commodity

- ALFALFA: neutral
- GRASSHAY: neutral

## Sources

- agribusinesswire.com: https://agribusinesswire.com/articles/five-straight-drought-years-push-missouri-farmers-toward-reset

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