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Drought and fire
According to the Minnesota Climatology Working Group, much of Minnesota has moved from drought to an “abnormally dry” designation, thanks to ample precipitation this spring.
Extension phone lines
Farm Information Line
1-800-232-9077, fil@umn.edu
Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Agriculture and horticulture questions; voicemail afterhours
1-800-854-1678 (MN area codes only)
Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–noon and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Household issues: cleaning and cooking safely
Extension resources
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Farm
Take precautions with beef, dairy, and swine livestock, as well as forages, feed, and crops.
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Climatology
Forecasts, climate trends, and what they mean.
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Horticulture
Help maintain and renovate your yard and garden through dry weather.
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Fire safety
Extension recommends information on statewide dangers and prevention resources for homeowners.
Other recommended resources for drought
Extension | Minnesota | National
Extension
- Drought Information — North Dakota State University — Resources include home, family, farm and ranch, and general drought information.
- Drought Hazards and Threats — Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) — A collaborative multi-state effort by Extension Services across the country to improve the delivery of services to citizens affected by disasters.
Minnesota
- Lake Level Minnesota — Minnesota Department of Natural Resources — Get information for specific lakes with the Lake Finder.
- Severe Weather Awareness — Minnesota Department of Public Safety: Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management — Subscribe to email announcements and updates.
- Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery — Minnesota Department of Health — Individual and family preparedness, emergency communications, legal issues and more.
National
- DisasterAssistance.gov — Collaboration of U.S. Government agencies — Use this questionnaire to determine if you qualify for assistance. Additional information on how to get help from the U.S. Government before, during and after a disaster.
- United States Drought Monitor — National Weather Service — Weekly drought assessment map.
