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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
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NRCS California
Drought Information
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NRCS Colorado Drought Information
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