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  1. Are there long-term effects of drought on trees? Updated: January 24, 2012
  2. Do lawns really need to be watered? Updated: January 11, 2012
  3. As of Aug. 1, our green pepper plants still do not have one blossom on them. Any advice or explanation? We usually have good luck. Updated: November 15, 2011
  4. What effect might climate change-induced drought have on invasive plant species? Updated: May 15, 2011
  5. Is it known how climate change might affect water availability? Updated: May 12, 2011
  6. What are the predisposing factors for bark beetles attacking live trees? Updated: May 12, 2011
  7. What caused the current bark beetle outbreak in western North America? Updated: May 11, 2011
  8. Will the forests killed in the recent Western North American bark beetle outbreak recover, and if so, how quickly? Updated: May 11, 2011
  9. How should trees be irrigated? Updated: May 09, 2011
  10. Can I cut (for hay) drought-stressed summer annual forage sorghums soon after a rain? Updated: October 15, 2010
  11. What are the signs of a drought-stressed lawn? Updated: June 25, 2010
  12. If I am in an area that is susceptible to droughts, how do I drought-proof my drinking water well? Updated: May 04, 2010
  13. Do drinking water wells tend to go dry after a period of time? Updated: May 04, 2010
  14. What should I do if my drinking water well goes dry? Updated: May 04, 2010
  15. We are in a second year drought area. I am looking to buy rolls of hay to feed horses over the winter. I have found someone who has foxtail millet rolls at a good price. The rolls look good, and the seller says he has sold a lot to horse owners and they love it. I have never run into this type of hay before and usually try to get timothy/orchardgrass mix. Any information on foxtail millet hay fed to horses would be appreciated. Updated: June 18, 2009
  16. I have drought-stressed corn that may not even put on an ear. It is about 5 feet tall. What are my options for using it for cattle feed? Updated: May 18, 2009
  17. What are some major concerns for cattle producers in regions that have experienced significant drought? Updated: February 19, 2008
  18. My lawn has been dry this summer because of the drought in my area. Will I need to water to keep from losing my lawn? Updated: January 08, 2008
  19. I failed to water my fescue lawn this summer during the drought. What are the chances of recovery this fall, when we normally have more rainfall and cooler night temperatures? Updated: January 08, 2008
  20. How can fiber quality be affected by moisture stress? Updated: November 29, 2007
  21. We are under the effects of a severe drought, and I am trying to decide whether to "dust in" the seed, wait for a rain, or file a claim with crop insurance. It is nearing the end of our planting season, and the crop insurance cutoff date is also within a few days. Is dusting in seed considered a good management practice in all cases? Updated: November 29, 2007

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