The following publications cover topics related to Drought Resources. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.

Taxation of Crop Insurance and Disaster Payments

Revised

For farm tax planning purposes, learn about when to account for crop insurance and disaster payments, according to federal and Missouri tax law.

Smooth Bromegrass

Revised

Smooth bromegrass makes for excellent hay, pasture, silage and erosion control.

Weather-Related Sales of Livestock

Revised

Find out whether federal tax law allows farms to defer income earned after selling animals because of drought, flood or related weather conditions.

Increasing Drought Resilience Through Conservation Practices: Opportunities With Federal Conservation Programs

New

Help your farming operation become more drought resilient by learning about conservation programs and practices and the answers to frequently asked questions.

Home Lawn Watering Guide

Reviewed

Conserve water and maintain a healthy lawn with tips on optimal watering schedules, recognizing drought stress, and choosing drought-tolerant grasses.

Strip-Grazing Milo as a Low-Cost Winter Forage

New

Learn how to utilize strip-grazing milo as a cost-effective winter forage option for livestock, reducing feed expenses and enhancing pasture management.

Hurry Up and Wait: Replanting Decisions for Pastures During Drought

Reviewed

Rob Kallenbach
Department of Agronomy

Craig Roberts
Department of Agronomy

Drought typically causes Missouri cattlemen to be concerned about their pastures. These concerns can turn to thoughts of replanting, but such plans may be premature.

Natural Lawn Care

Reviewed

Learn lawn care practices that promote soil health, reduce the need for synthetic products, and improve water quality for a healthier, eco-friendly lawn.

Managing Missouri Fish Ponds During an Extended Drought

Reviewed

Managing fish ponds during drought requires addressing reduced water levels, fish stress, and oxygen depletion.

Pricing Corn Silage

Revised

Learn how to price corn silage whether it's in the field or delivered to storage or the feed bunk, and see how drought can damage a corn silage crop.

Drought-Related Issues in Forage, Silage and Baleage

Revised

Get answers to questions about how to feed livestock during drought. Read about nitrate toxicity, corn silage and baleage, forage grazing and feeding hay.

Safe Drinking Water in an Emergency

Reviewed

Learn how to store and purify water safely for emergencies, including boiling, bleach treatment, and proper container use.​

Energy Efficiency and Farm Water Systems

New

Farm water systems are often neglected when it comes to energy efficiency. Although the savings to be realized may not be as great as perhaps energy-efficient lighting, the return can be fairly short for some energy-saving investments. This guide presents some general guidelines regarding farm water systems.

Missouri's Ultimate Feed Alternative: Ammoniated Tall Fescue

Reviewed

Craig Roberts
Department of Agronomy

Rob Kallenbach
Department of Agronomy

Irrigating Trees and Shrubs During Summer Drought

New

Christopher J. Starbuck
Division of Plant Sciences

Water-Efficient Gardening and Landscaping

Reviewed

Learn water-saving techniques for gardening, from drought-tolerant plants to efficient irrigation methods, and create a sustainable, beautiful landscape.

Orchardgrass

Reviewed

Orchardgrass is a cool-season perennial grass well-suited for Missouri, offering early spring growth, shade tolerance, and compatibility with legumes.

Making and Storing Quality Hay

Reviewed

Properly making and storing hay and greatly reduce dry matter loses. Visit our site to learn about Making and Storing Quality Hay.

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