SDSU Extension is resuming its virtual “Drought Hour” educational program series today (May 10).
Drought Hour will be held May 10, 17 and 24 from 11am-noon CST.
SDSU Extension specialists will provide participants with information to stay ahead of drought impacts with climate updates, business insights and the latest research-tested management tips for farms, ranches and properties of all sizes.
The May Drought Hour webinars will cover the following topics:
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May 10: “Weathering the Storm in Agriculture: How to Cultivate a Productive Mindset,” Krista Ehlert, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Range Specialist, and Heather Gessner, SDSU Extension Livestock Business Management Field Specialist
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May 17: “Drought Mitigation: Fire and Forage,” Jessalyn Bachler, SDSU Extension Range Field Specialist, and Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist
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May 24: “Climate Update,” Laura Edwards, SDSU Extension; and “USDA Drought Relief Programs,” Jamie White, United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency State Executive Director
There is no fee to attend, but participants will need to register for the weekly webinars on the SDSU Extension Events page. Confirmation Zoom links and reminders will be emailed to attendees.
In addition to the weekly webinar series, there is an entire page on the SDSU Extension website to addressing drought concerns. To receive regular updates and the latest resources on drought conditions, South Dakotans are also encouraged to subscribe to Extension’s newsletters.
South Dakotans are encouraged to help monitor local drought conditions by signing up to be a Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network observer. Observers will need to use the “condition monitoring report” option on the CoCoRaHS website or the app.
People who aren’t registered CoCoRaHS observers, can also submit a description of drought impacts directly to the Drought Impact Reporter at the University of Nebraska. Information is usually specified just to a county level, is shared directly with US Drought Monitor authors and is not tied to an individual name.
The National Drought Mitigation Center recently published a new fact sheet and video tutorial people can use to teach themselves, and others, how to submit photos and survey responses to the Condition Monitoring and Observation Reports website.
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