USDA Drought News and Assistance

With good planning, good management, and good information, farms and ranches can reduce the impacts of drought. USDA and its partners offer the following links to accurate and timely information on how to prepare for and deal with drought.
Defending Against Drought -- Find out how to prepare your farm or ranch before drought strikes.

National Drought Monitor Web Site -- The U.S. Drought Monitor is updated every Thursday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time and offers brief overviews of drought conditions across the Nation, as well as animated maps, compiled by government and university scientists.

USDA Disaster Assistance Web Site -- This page features the latest news on disaster payments, how to calculate payments, and frequently asked questions about disaster assistance.

State Links
-- NRCS California Drought Information
-- NRCS Colorado Drought Information