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Managing During Drought and Heat

NEW VIDEOS (Feb. 7, 2013):

Wind Erosion: The Problem

Processes Involved with Wind Erosion of Soil

How to Control Wind Erosion

The USDA Engineering and Wind Erosion Research Unit outlines the risks caused by the state's drought, and what we can do to minimize its effects. See the videos

AUGUST 1: K-State's Barnaby Sees Corn Crop Underwriting Losses at About $10 Billion

Updated information from K-State's Department of Agricultural Economics

Crops and Livestock

Kansas Weekly Drought Update

Drought Impact Reporter

U.S. Drought Monitor

Disaster and Drought Assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

NRCS now taking emergency haying and grazing applications
Alternate feed resources for cow-calf producers

Pub, Blue Green Algae

Emergency Access to Lakes and Reservoirs
Drought Emergency Triggers Access to Additional Water

Publication (shown above): Identification and Management of Blue-Green Algae in Farm Ponds

News: Emergency Loans Available from Farm Service Agency
News: 82 Drought-Stricken Kansas Counties Declared Federal Disaster Areas

News: Polansky Requests Drought Emergency Relief

Hot, Dry Weather Boosts Likelihood of Blue-Green Algae in Kansas Lakes, Ponds
VIDEO: How to test water for blue-green algae
Drought Considerations: From K-State's Department of Agricultural Economics

Livestock: Drought-Stricken Pastures are Concern for Cattle

Livestock: Early Calf Weaning May Prove Beneficial This Year

Soybeans: Drought-stressed Crop Means Decisions for Producers

Forage: Best Practice for Emergency Haying, CRP Grazing

Livestock: Beware of Poisonous Plants

Corn: Is heat-stressed crop worth keeping for grain harvest?

Livestock: Beware of Blue-Green Algae in Lakes, Ponds

Markets: Weather is biggest influencer right now

VIDEO: Ammoniation of Wheat Straw and Low Quality Roughages

Humans

Hot Weather Triggers Heat-Stress 'Trilogy'

Is a Heat Wave Truly Hot?

Fluids are Key to Managing Heat, Humidity

Tips for Living, Working in Hot Weather Available

AUDIO (14:50): Tips for keeping kids hydrated

Landscapes

Are Lawns Dying or Going Dormant?
Drought Tolerant Landscape Plants

High Temps + Little Rain = High Risk

Stressed Lawns May be Going Dormant...or Dying

Watering Landscapes:
Basic Principles
New Trees and Shrubs
Established Trees and Shrubs
New Lawns
Established Lawns
Raised beds, berms, containers and houseplants
Vegetable and Flower Gardens

AUDIO: Drought's potential impact on fire safety

PUBLICATION: Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Information

PUBLICATION: K-State Turfgrass Research (2012)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Extension Disaster Education Network
ALSO: Hazards and Threats (EDEN)

U.S. Drought Monitor

National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center