US EditionHow the Recent Rainfall Is Impacting Crops
- Rainfall and snowfall occurred across drought-stricken Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania over the King's Birthday long weekend, June 7 to 9, 2025.
- This precipitation followed a low-pressure complex with associated cold fronts that swept through the region, delivering multiple rounds of rain and snow.
- Some areas like Mount Sabine received up to 130 mm of rain, while many farms recorded between 25 to 80 mm, helping revive dry soil and pastures.
- Farmers expressed relief, with Jim McKenna saying, "It's been a long time and it's been welcome," while officials noted that drought recovery will take years.
- Although the rain improved conditions and lifted spirits, rainfall deficiencies remain large and further precipitation is needed to sustain recovery over coming seasons.
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How the recent rainfall is impacting crops
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — While many Central Texans may prefer clear skies and sunshine, the recent stretch of rainfall is being welcomed by farmers across the region. After a prolonged period of heat, steady rain has helped replenish soil moisture and revive pastures that had been without adequate water for months. “We were so dry June to about the 1st of April this year, where we were really, really behind,” said Shane McLellan, an extension agen…
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