MSU Extension Drought Resources

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  Drought Resources

  The MSU Extension drought resources page provides timely information to agricultural producers as weather conditions impact their operation.

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• Forage Management & Supply in a Drought

  Published on June 17, 2021

  The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 17, 2021, focuses on forage management and supply in a drought, presented by Kim Cassida, MSU forage specialist.

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  Drought-tolerant plants save water, money and time

  Published on May 11, 2016
  Tip sheet on drought-tolerant plants.

• The Impact of the 2015/16 Drought on Staple Maize Markets in Southern and Eastern Africa

  Published on May 2, 2017
  Ferdi Meyer, Tracy Davids, Zena Mpenda, Meizal Popat, Orcidia Vilanculos, Brian Chisanga, and Raphael Gitau. 2017. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Research Brief 38.

• Weather extremes and household welfare in rural Kenya

  Published on April 1, 2017
  Wineman, A., Mason, N. M., Ochieng, J., & Kirimi, L. (2017). Food Security

• Tips to stay safe in the heat

  Published on June 18, 2012
  With the hot summer weather upon us, heat related issues can sneak up on people who work outdoors, especially farmers who may not have access to shade or air conditioning to cool down.

• Does a dormant lawn need to be treated for grubs?

  Published on July 12, 2012
  Home lawns are the most susceptible to grub damage under dry conditions. If you have seen turf damage caused by grubs in the last two years, plan on applying an insecticide for grubs before August 1.

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  Helping your turf during dry and hot weather

  Published on July 7, 2020
  Throughout much of Michigan, lawns are under stress from high temperatures and lack of rainfall.

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  Moisture stress and high temperature effects on soybean yields

  Published on July 9, 2020
  How soybeans respond to moisture stress and how yield is reduced by stress occurring at various growth stages.

• Drought planning begins with green pastures

  Published on May 31, 2012
  Don’t wait for the last green blade of grass to disappear in a drought before deciding what to do with pastured animals.

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  Grub damage to lawns is being reported now in drought-stricken parts of Michigan

  Published on November 3, 2015
  White grub damage is being reported now because drought conditions in some areas have weakened and thinned turf root systems, making lawns much more susceptible to grub-feeding injury. Insecticide treatments may or may not be effective at this time.

• Fruit Farm financial summary tool to prep for disaster loans

  Published on September 4, 2012
  Farm financial business summary and analysis forms are now available for farms to download.

• Michigan drought update for August 9, 2012

  Published on August 9, 2012
  More improvement with cooler temperatures and chances for rain is expected during the next week.

• Have a strategy when commodity markets go against your position to buy or sell crops

  Published on August 21, 2012
  Wild commodity price swings are reacting to drought conditions that are leaving some farm producers wondering what they could have done to protect their situation.

• The ups and downs of Michigan inland lake levels

  Published on August 29, 2012
  Different types of inland lakes may vary in response to the 2012 summer drought.

• Conserving soil moisture in vegetables: Effects of weed management and cover crop mulches

  Published on July 18, 2012
  During hot, dry summers like this, timely weed management and retention of surface mulch can help reduce crop stress and minimize irrigation costs.

• Alternative feed for cattle to help ease the drought shortage

  Published on August 24, 2012
  A program that focused on corn stalks as an alternative feed source helps crop producers put a value on the corn stover that cattle farms may need.

• Is late season disease control needed in grapes?

  Published on July 24, 2012
  The warm, dry season has kept fungal diseases in grapes at bay. Continue vineyard and weather monitoring and be ready to take action if rainy weather returns.

• Fruit farms need to act soon before enrollment deadlines expire

  Published on October 8, 2012
  Fruit farms are reminded of the deadline for enrolling in one of the Crop Insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Programs with the Farm Service Agency.

• Summer drought? Not on Southeast Michigan freeways

  Published on July 26, 2016
  Heavy rains recently closed freeways due to flooding. Why does this occur and what can individuals do to reduce stormwater flooding?

• Irrigating with lake water during drought and dry weather

  Published on August 29, 2012
  Lakefront property owners have riparian right to “reasonable use” of lake water.