Floods

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Flood and wildfire benefit for livestock producers deadline Nov. 21

Application deadline for  2023 and 2024 flood and wildfire losses  pertaining to livestock producers set for Nov. 21. Read More

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)
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Heavy rains hit Four Corner states

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USDA aid available for flooding and wildfire losses



The more you know about disaster prep can help alleviate losses later on 

Agricultural land affected by flooding. Flooded field. Natural disaster and crop loss risks. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #279795333 - Andrii Yalanskyi)

K-State expert says flooding brings risk and reward for people and ecosystems

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Regina Bird

Mother Nature dropped rain and storms on the Plains

From left, First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump listen as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks. (Photo courtesy of White House.)

Texas Hill Country flood recovery process continues

Heavy rains in causing flooding in the Midwest causing problems for grain and cattle farmers. These cattle have moved up to dry ground as water levels quickly rise. (iStock │ #1147191171 - JJ Gouin)

Include farm animals in disaster preparedness plan

  • By Lauren Bryan │ University of Illinois Extension

Oklahoma is officially drought-free after spring rains 

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Texas dealing with damage as a result of recent storms

Heavy and persistent rainfall led to this crop field being partially flooded. (iStock │ #2157109168 - Sophonibal)

Timely rains are good for state’s crops, but could it have been too much?

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service