Drought
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“Daashka and his brother tear across the Mongolian steppe on a motorbike in a desperate search for somewhere to graze their herds. Pastureland is dwindling rapidly as the country is beset by a cycle of drought and harsh winter that is killing off livestock in droves.” This was the introduction to a very disturbing story I read…
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AgWeb reported earlier this week that the Midwest is in its longest drought-free period since 2005, according to the National Drought Monitor. You can watch a video story and read more about this by clicking here.
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After a week that was almost completely free of abnormally dry conditions in the Southeast, the latest Drought Monitor showed an increase in abnormally dry conditions in south Georgia and northern Florida on Thursday. This is due to a region that has missed the heaviest rains in recent weeks. This area may be reduced…
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After a dry February, farmers in California were concerned about whether or not they would get enough rain in the remainder of this winter to put a dent in their long-term drought. But the weather pattern has shifted and it looks like another stormy period will bring welcome moisture to the area, including southern California…
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The Star reported this week that increases in extreme weather and climate conditions often attributed to changing climate have increased stress on farmers. Farmers can see their entire crop wiped out by one extreme event, and an increase in these extreme events makes financial ruin more likely. The article describes some of the impacts recent…
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Yahoo News published an article a few days ago on the importance of research on identifying new plants and seeds when dealing with land changes like droughts, forest fires, and changes in local climate. Restoration of the land will provide a home for native species and can also provide food for livestock. In the article…
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After several years of drought, Californians were looking forward to a wet El Niño season to refill their reservoirs and recharge their water systems. But while northern California has seen much more rain than in the last few years, southern California is still suffering from a major lack of water, and drought conditions as well…