Forage: a producers guide to drought preparation, management, and recovery in the Southeastern United States

Drought is a natural part of the Southeastern United States climate and a threat to agricultural productivity and profitability. Whether slow developing or rapid onset, drought can have severe impacts on agricultural crops and livestock depending on its timing, severity, and length. Drought is expected to become increasingly common in the Southeast due to increasing temperatures, longer dry periods between rain events, and growing water demand across the region. To help producers remain resilient and productive in the face of this threat, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Southeast Climate Hub co-produced this guide with university Extension to help forage producers prepare for, manage, document, and recover from droughts.