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.
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
- U.S. Drought Monitor - maps and summary reports
- Midwest Drought Monitor map
- Iowa DNR Water Summary Update
CROPS - Subscribe to Integrated Crop Management News
- Crop Insurance Coverage in Times of Drought or Floods - FAQs. July 20, 2018. Charles Brown
- Crop Revenue Insurance Proceeds Price Loss Versus Yield Loss. July 20, 2018. Charles Brown
- Soybean Response to Drought
- Charcoal Rot in Soybean - charcoal rot is most severe during hot, dry weather; this disease can also cause losses when ample moisture is present, making it a hidden threat to yield.
- Iowa Hay and Straw Directory
- Crop Market Outlook —Chad Hart (2018)
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
- Strengthen your relationship in stressful times
- Show You Care By Listening
- 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
- Controlling Stress | El control del estrés, University of Minnesota Extension