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Drought Resources

Extension Disaster Education Network

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Hay Resources: Hay listings or exchanges are set up to connect those who have hay or pasturage with those who don’t have the needed resources. No guarantees are offered to...; More...

Firewise Planning and Landscape Design: ‘Firewise’ planning, landscape design, and maintenance is important in areas where fires frequently occur. Homes built on the wildland / urban interface are particularly...; More...

Economics of Drought Management in Livestock: Drought affects ranches directly in terms of the amount of forage produced and water availability for livestock. Lost forage production is the most critical aspect...; More...

Drought Strategies Concerning Livestock: Strategies to deal with drought are hardly ever palatable or easy to implement. With much of the country experiencing below normal precipitation and hot temperatures...; More...

Pond Management During Drought: This video was filmed in Oklahoma and provides some ideas and ways to take advantage of low water levels.; More...

Current U.S. Drought Monitor: The U.S. Drought Monitor is produced to give society an indication of current drought conditions in the United States. It is made viewable to the public on a...; More...

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Hydrological drought concerns itself with shortages of water resources... see more.

Agricultural drought refers to circumstances when soil moisture is... see more.

Dairy Drought Resources

Fertilizing Pastures During Drought

Grazing During Drought

Hay Resources

Livestock Drought Strategies

Rangeland Climate and Drought

Pasture Damage Due to Drought

Pond Management During Drought

Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin

Oklahoma Water Research and Extension Center has developed a series of short videos related to the 2012 drought. Learn more about the drought and: wildland fires, tax implications, livestock markets, and other topics.

Drought Stress on Corn

Drought Corn

What is a Drought?

Drought Impacts on Landscape Plant Survival

Are there long-term effects of drought on trees?

Watering Newly Planted and Young Trees and Shrubs

Watering Established Trees and Shrubs

Watering and Fertilizing Drought-Damaged Trees and Shrubs (TX Agrilife video)

Economics of Drought Management

Plan for Drought

Follow Missouri Drought Info on Facebook.

See Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) and National Drought Mitigation Center for additional resources.

Answers from our Experts

July 20, 2012: Do drinking water wells tend to go dry after a period of time?

July 20, 2012: What should I do if my drinking water well goes dry?

July 20, 2012: If I am in an area that is susceptible to droughts, how do I drought-proof my drinking water well...

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