Drought Resources

Ongoing heat and prolonged periods without rain can put stress on the environment, including crops and animals, and have the potential to do lasting damage. WVU Extension experts are available in every county and across the state to offer insights on how drought may affect the various parts of your agriculture operation, both in the present and future.

Resources from our WVU Extension Experts

• Quick Guide to Drought Management
• Calculating your Winter Hay Needs
• Combining Forage Species in a Seeding Mixture
• Drought Effects on Plants
• Forage Varieties for West Virginia
• Frost Seedings
• No-Till Seedings
• Pasture and Hay Seeding Mixtures
• Pasture and Hay Seeding Rate
• Managing Walk-in Seedings
• Winter Watering for Livestock
• Repairing Winter Feeding Areas
• Complete the WVU Soil Test Form
• Find a WVU Extension office near you!

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