DROUGHT AID ...
EMERGENCY LOANS ...
USDA designates Winnebago County disaster area
Six contiguous counties also impacted
NEW CAMPAIGN ...
California Cattle Council launches campaign focusing on drought
Dairy families cite dramatic drop in water usage in helping state endure record water shortfall
RISK MANAGEMENT ...
RMA extends deadlines for emergency drought relief
Flexibilities aim to help farmers and ranchers through widespread drought conditions
WATER USE ...
Smart irrigation practices benefit plants and budgets
Even novice gardeners know they can’t count on rainfall as the sole source of plant irrigation
CALL FOR AID ...
Community rallies for small farm support during drought
Gathering at local farm shines light on struggles, need for state funds
INDUSTRY CONCERNS ...
Warming rivers in US West killing fish, imperiling industry
Across the West, officials are struggling with concerns over fish populations
DROUGHT ...
Governor Walz surveys drought conditions, hears from farmers in Polk County
Walz meets with agricultural leaders to hear how the drought has impacted them
WEBINAR ...
Sheep and goat forage needs and pasture management during drought conditions webinar
Webinar to be held Tuesday, July 27th from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
FARM SAFETY ...