Resources for dealing with drought conditions are added as needs increase due to the changes in dry and drought conditions across Iowa. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers educational resources to reduce the personal impact of natural disasters by working in partnership with the local, state and federal agencies.
Iowa Farm Family Wellness Alliance
All-Hazards Booklet, made available by the Center for Food Security and Public Health at Iowa State University. This 100 page booklet was developed as a resource for citizens of rural agricultural communities. The booklets’ four sections contain an overview of a particular hazard and several informational handouts in a check list format to help guide individuals in preparing for a particular hazard before it occurs, during the event, and recovering from the situation.
The national Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) also provides resources for extension educators.
WEATHER MAPS AND REPORTS
- Disaster Designation Information - USDA Farm Service Agency
- U.S. Drought Monitor - maps and summary reports
- Iowa DNR Water Summary Update
CROPS
Crop insurance coverage-frequently asked questions
Insurance coverage for drought-damaged crops
Integrated Crop Management website - drought resources for general weather and crop considerations; harvest, storage and alternative crops; crop insurance; and fall field management
Subscribe to Integrated Crop Management News
- Special Rule for Taxing Crop Insurance and Disaster Payments. June 30, 2019. Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation.
- Soybean Response to Drought
- Iowa Hay and Straw Directory
- Ag Decision Maker Crop and Livestock Market Outlook
LIVESTOCK
HOME AND YARD
- Coping with Drought-Affected Water Supply Wells
- Drought Tolerant Annuals and Perennials
- Watering the Home Garden
- Irrigation Water Quality Container Grown Plants
- Proper Watering Procedures
- Properly Watering Your Garden
- Climate, Weather and Apples
- Climate, Weather and Strawberries
- Midwest Climate and Specialty Crops
- Climate, Weather and Hops
- Climate, Weather and Wine Grapes
STRESS
- All About Stress -- Stress: Taking Charge | Todo sobre el estrés -- Estrés: Cómo tomar el contro
- Coping with Unemployment -- Stress: Taking Charge | Cómo LIDIAR con el desempleo -- Estrés: Cómo tomar el contro
- Using What You Have to Get What You Want -- Stress: Taking Charge | Usa lo que tienes para alcanzar lo que quieres -- Estrés: Cómo tomar el contro
- Helping Children Manage Stress -- Stress: Taking Charge
- Common Stresses for Parents of Teens -- Stress: Taking Charge
- Managing Stress in Later Life Families -- Stress: Taking Charge
- Managing Stress in Young Families -- Stress: Taking Charge
- Managing Stress in Midlife Families -- Stress: Taking Charge