Drought Management Strategies
Growing up I didn’t understand why my dad and grandpa always watched the weather, growing older (and hopefully wiser) I understand completely. Few industries are impacted both positively and negatively by weather more than agriculture. This section takes a look at strategies to help producers overcome drought concerns, and other environmental challenges.
Publications:
Additional Resources:
- Video: May 2022 Drought Town Hall Webinar
- Kansas Climate Summary & Drought Report (Kansas Water Office)
- United States Drought Manager
- 09.13.2022 Cattle Chat: Feeding cattle in a drought
- KSU Beef Feed & Water Information Page
- Article: Feed & Water Supplementation Considerations During Drought (by Clinton Laflin & Justin Waggoner, KSU Beef Systems Specialist)
- Video: 09.22.22 Managing Forages During Drought
- 10.04.22 Cattle Chat: Impact of drought on a fall-calving herd
Clinton Laflin
Livestock Production Agent
309 S Fossil
Russell, KS 67665
785-483-3157
cllaflin@ksu.edu