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Drought Mitigation

The drought mitigation site is a collection of resources empowering agricultural producers in South Carolina to implement strategies offsetting potential negative impacts on their operations.

Drought Management – Cow Culling Decisions
Managing Drought-Stressed Pastures
General Drought Management for Beef Cattle Operations
Nitrate Poisoning in Livestock
Homemade Hydraulic Ram Pump for Livestock Water
Drought Assistance for Livestock Producers in South Carolina
Preventing Prussic Acid Poisoning
Livestock Sales, Extreme Weather Events, and Tax Consequences

Top News

More News
  • Drought conditions affect water level in Lake Hartwell.

    Drought a major disruption for S.C. wildlife and natural resources, Clemson experts say

  • A hay bale site in a large field.

    Clemson experts explain drought protection measures for forages and livestock

  • Peanuts are an important part of the South Carolina economy.

    Clemson experts say statewide drought will result in lower crop yields

  • Sruthi Narayanan

    Clemson researchers working to develop drought-tolerant soybeans

  • Drought Mitigation
  • Drought Emergency Preparedness

Contact:

Matt Burns, PhD
Livestock and Forages
Program Team Leader
burns5@clemson.edu

 

Additional Resources:

United States Drought Monitor

PowerPoint Presentation,
Rainfall Index for Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF)

SCDA Media Release:
Reporting Drought Conditions

How to Submit a Drought Report 

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