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Pivot irrigation system over a field in Caddo County near Hydro Oklahoma
Drought, Oklahoma, Regional Roundup, Southern Region, Water, Weather

Drought’s impact felt in Oklahoma ag

The latest drought monitor map from the Oklahoma Mesonet shows dry conditions intensifying, and 34 counties are currently under a burn ban. Read More

Regional Roundup, Southern Region, Texas, Water

Texas soil moisture conditions expected to worsen

Thunderstorm over open fields (Photo: AI generated image)
Arkansas, Disaster, Hurricanes, Midwestern Region, Regional Roundup

Francine slows harvest, impacts quality for Arkansas crops



An outdoor rain gauge. (Photo: Henry Reges/CoCoRaHS HQ)

Learn how to use a rain gauge more effectively

  • By Madelynn Wuestenberg and Chris Kick │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Necessary steps to take for owners of private drinking water wells impacted by flooding

This time of year, pop-up showers and storms are a risk to hay that has been mowed but not yet baled. Keep an eye on weather forecasts and understand how different types of rainfall affect cut hay, says MU Extension agronomist Hunter Lovewell. (Photo by Linda Geist.)

Is rained-on hay still good?

Beef cattle grazing in harvested field of corn (Photo: Iowa State University Extension & Outreach)

Watch for footrot following excessive rain

Cargill plant in Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Cargill roof collapses after heavy rain in Dodge City 

Country Sunset

Spunk of the elderly admired trait

A combine motors through a wheat field a few years back southwest of Salina, Kansas. (Journal photo by Tim Unruh.)

Drought affected wheat fields call for supplemental equipment

  • By Jacob Klaudt │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Thunderstorm over open fields (Photo: AI generated image)

Rains bring drought relief to Missouri