In this Ask the Expert, climatologist Brian Fuchs, National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discusses the U.S. Drought Monitor, the USDA programs triggered by the Monitor data and how the data can be used to inform decision-making by America‘s agricultural producers.

A comprehensive set of short videos explaining various aspects of the US Drought Monitor and how it is put together each week.

Paul, how does drought affect fish?

[Video] Managing Cattle in Drought Conditions with Dr. Steve Paisley (2021)

A Little Observation Will Help Predict This Year's Forage Needs by Rachel Mealor & Mae Smith (2013)

#$@*&% DROUGHT IS HERE AGAIN! by Dallas Mount (2012)

Got drought? Property owners can reduce some effects through land management by Barton Stam (2007)

Drought-Tolerant Lawn Species Help Reduce Water Use, Still Look Great by Chris Hilgert (2012)

The right plants in the right place: Water-wise landscaping by Jennifer Thompson (2012)

What if we had a drought and landscape plants didn't know it by Tom Heald (2007)

Barnyards & Backyards (B&B): a perfect resource for the small acreage landowner, new landowners or backyard enthusiast. The following are 'drought' related articles from B&B publications.