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Feeding Cattle Following a Disaster

Meeting the most basic nutrient requirements needed for survival should be the goal when feeding cattle following a disaster. Feeding basics, feeding water-dam…

Identification and Management of Blue-green Algae in Farm Ponds

Provides information on identifying blue-green algae In times of hot, dry weather in particular, blue-green algae (photosynthetic cyanobacteria) and outlines t…

Making Decisions and Coping Well with Drought

Tips on making decisions and coping with stress during a drought.

Managing Stress During Tough Times

Provides tips for recognizing stress, depression and warning signs for suicide.

Wet Floodproofing

Defines Wet Floodproofing, comparing it to other flood damage reduction measures, and provides general guidance on types of improvements and materials choices …

Using Sandbags for Flood Protection

Publication contains information on properly filling and stacking sandbags and on using them for short walls and full levees.

Replacing Important Papers

Extensive list of Missouri-specific instructions for replacing important papers. Adapted from original by Jeanette Tucker, LSU AgCenter.

Fire Resistant Landscaping

Landscaping guidelines for fire resistance.

Soil Erosion Control after Wildfire

Fact sheet on Soil Erosion after wildfires

Ag Damage Assessment and Economic Loss

The Ag Damage Assessment Form provides a standardized method for individuals who are interested in determining the extent of damages to agricultural commoditie…

Drought Stressed Corn Strategies

Video discussion of drought stressed corn, 15 minutes. On YouTube

Managing Drought Risk on the Ranch

Drought Planning Guide and archive of workshops/webinars for Ranchers in the Great Plains. Produced by the Drought Mitigation Center.

Building Extension Capacity to Support Effective Risk and Crisis Communications with Agricultural Stakeholders

Julie Smith , University of Vermont, Katherine Waters, University of Minnesota, Traci Naile, Texas A&M University, Shannon Degenhart, Texas A&M University, Fai…

Knowledgeable, Ready, Able: A Comprehensive Extension Agro-security Information Program for the Livestock & Poultry Industries

Tom Glanville, Iowa State University, Don Klingborg, University of California -Davis, Mark Hutchinson, University of Maine, Dale Rozeboom, Michigan State Unive…

Repairing Flood-Damaged Farm Fields

Covers issues related to repairing flood-damaged farm fields, including, debris and sand removal, gully repair, land leveling, fertility and soil health, and c…

Flood Recovery for Cropland – Article announcing webinar

A good description of topics relevant to recovering flooded cropland. Could help educators develop similar programs. Identified by the EDEN Flood Team as an ac…

Plan for 2009 Crop Year by Managing Flooded Soils

Resource explaining how to plan how to manage the soil for the year after a flood. Deals specifically with recovery from the 2008 floods. Explains how to plan …

Entering and Cleaning Up Flooded Homes

This NebGuide addresses safety and other considerations for entering, cleaning, and drying out flooded homes. Alternate contact: Carroll Welte

Flooding and Stored Grain

Flood damaged grain is adulterated grain because of the potential for many contaminants to enter through the water. This grain should be destroyed, never blend…

Should water from private wells be tested after flooding?

Explains when and why wells should be tested and the procedure for collecting and submitting samples. Discusses the need for testing private wells following a …

Insulating Raised Floors in Hot, Humid Climates

For homeowners, designers, and builders of homes with raised wood subfloors in flood zone areas with high water table or open pier and beam designs. Summarizes…

Food and Water Safety When the Power Goes Out

Alabama A&M University

Article food safety during long term storms.

After the Storm: Home Repairs and Replacement

This is a simple PowerPoint presentation that can be adapted by any state and used to help audiences understand basic insurance and contracting issues that ari…

Avian Influenza

What is avian influenza (bird flu)? What are the hosts for avian influenza? How is avian influenza transmitted from bird to bird? What are the signs of avian i…