UPCOMING WEBINAR ...
DROUGHT ...
Warm, dry conditions push N.D. into drought
The U.S. Drought Monitor places nearly 7% of the state under the extreme drought category
DROUGHT IMPACT ...
9 VT counties designated primary natural disaster areas
May be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans
WATER UPDATE ...
Drought conditions improve in most regions across MA
Water conservation still necessary; Cape Cod region remains at Level 2-Significant Drought
DROUGHT ASSISTANCE ...
Baker County is disaster area
Emergency support to producers in surrounding counties also available
FUNDING ANNNOUNCED ...
Funding supports 31 WaterSMART Initiative priority areas
Collaboration aims to modernize existing infrastructure and otherwise build drought resilience
DROUGHT IMPACTS ...
Drought conditions hit forage yields sporadically across Northeast
Dry conditions led to lower yields, although well-timed storms saved corn silage for many
DROUGHT ASSISTANCE ...
Malheur County designated disaster area
Emergency support in surrounding counties also available
FORESTRY RESEARCH ...
UNH Scientist: 2020 drought likely to slow tree growth next year
Red oak and white pine trees are likely to experience slower growth next year due to drought
SUPPORT AVAILABLE ...