Oklahoma has seen an increased incidence of extreme climate-related events in the first 20 years of the 21st Century as compared to the last 20 years of the previous century. This includes drought,…

Two special issues in the journal Climatic Change feature vulnerability assessments of agriculture and forestry across the Nation.

The weather can be crazy in the great plains and with the changing climate, it just keeps getting crazier.  For farmers and ranchers, any tool that we can utilize to help us get some idea of what…

Explore USDA programs that help producers manage risk to extreme weather and climate-driven events.

At least 95% of resource managers want to hear from peers about lessons learned during drought. The Drought Learning Network (DLN) is a new consortium of climate service providers and resource…

Steve Pope is the manager and operator of a diverse farming and ranching operation in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma located in the Southern High Plains. His overall goals are to reduce risk, implement…

Dust emission from cropland and rangeland is problematic in many areas, particularly where dry conditions and high wind velocities exist. Producers and specialists need a resource with in-depth…

While you can't prevent hail, you can prepare for and respond quickly when dealing with hail damage to crops. And, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension team is here to help you make…

A story of drought and deluge