Drought Resources

Oklahoma Drought

OSU Extension provides a wealth of information and other resources to support agricultural producers and other Oklahomans during droughts, including offices in all 77 Oklahoma counties.

Educational Video Resources

Fall 2022 to Spring 2023 OK Drought Outlook

SUNUP Drought Related Segments

Oklahoma Gardening Drought Related Segments

In the News

View recent news articles about drought strategies and resources.

Drought Concerns Loom with Spring on the Horizon Loss from Drought, Fire or Tornadoes? USDA Programs are Available Spring Planting Rolls on Amid Drought Thirsty Crops Still Need More Rain in Western Oklahoma Western Oklahoma Faces Wheat Crop Devastation Wheat Harvest Recap: The Drought was Ugly & a Few Other Takeaways

Cattle & Livestock

Information about nutrition and water needs of cattle and other livestock.

Cattle Heat Stress Cow Protein Supplementation of Forage Tables Drought Damaged Corn Plants for Cattle Drought Raises Questions About When, How to Cull Cattle Herds Early Weaning Decision Aid Early Weaning for the Beef Herd Estimating Water Requirements for Mature Beef Cows Impact of Horn Flies on Cattle During Heat Stress Limit Feeding Concentrate Diets to Beef Cows as an Alternative to Feeding Hay Livestock & Poultry Drinking Water Quality: Understanding Your Water Test Report Management of Cows with Limited Forage Availability Nutritive Value of Feeds for Beef Cattle Watch for Heat Stress in Livestock as Temps Climb

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Dangers of Drought

Nitrate toxicity, prussic acid, and aflatoxin accumulation are potentially dangerous for grazing. Use OSU's established locations for testing for illnesses caused by drought.

Nitrate Toxicity In Livestock Prussic Acid Poisoning Prussic Acid Toxicity Explained as Recent Drought Ramps Up Risk Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab (OADDL) OSU Soil, Water & Forage Analytical Laboratory (SWAFL) OSU Soil Test Interpretations Understanding Your Household Water Test Report