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NC Disaster Information Center
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Drought Resources

Drought is one of the most common and costly weather-related challenges facing North Carolina agriculture. NC State Extension provides research-based resources and expert guidance to help…

NC Disaster Information Center
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Agricultural Drought Resources

Crop Moisture Index Map (NOAA)Crop Progress & Condition Report (USDA-NASS)Fertilization Considerations for Row Crops During Drought ConditionsImpact of Drought on Corn YieldManaging Residual…

Gardening
NC map color-coded by drought classification on 6/9/26. It shows the entire state is abnormally dry; most is in at least a moderate drought; the north-central, western & southern areas are in extreme drought; and 6 NC counties are in exceptional drought.

Helping Your Landscape Survive the Drought

Stay Informed: NC Drought Management Advisory Council, State Climate Office of North Carolina

NC Disaster Information Center
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Drought Media Contacts and Experts

Connect with NC State Extension experts who can provide research-based insights on drought conditions, agricultural impacts and management strategies related to North Carolina. Browse experts by…

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The Impact of Early Drought on Corn Yield

Corn is very susceptible to drought damage due to the plant’s requirement for water for cell elongation and it’s inability to delay vegetative growth. Therefore, there is always the danger of yield…

Extension Gardener
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Tibouchina: A Regal Shrub That Tolerates Drought

Tibouchina urvilleana (tib-oo-KYE-nuh er-vill-ee-AY-nuh) is native to Brazil and is commonly known as princess flower, glory bush, and purple glory bush. The princess flower is a versatile flowering…

Cherokee County Center
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Managing Extreme Drought: Critical Strategies for Livestock Producers

As Cherokee County faces an Extreme Drought (D3) classification, local farmers are feeling the pressure of dwindling forage and water resources. To protect your operation's long-term sustainability,…

Extension Gardener
'Amelanchier' Photo by JC Raulston

Serviceberry, Drought-Tolerant Tree for North Carolina

The serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.) is a small tree or shrub with white airy blooms that make it a desirable landscape plant. In the Piedmont, Amelanchier arborea beats other spring beauties to the…

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Warm-Season Grass Green Up and Managing Turfgrass under Drought Conditions

Green-up of some warm-season grasses ramped up with unusually high March temperatures (third warmest March since 1887). As normal, warm-season grasses growing in the shade lagged behind those growing…

Beaufort County Center
The 30 - day Table was from the NC State Climate Office, Warren Field Data (https://products.climate.ncsu.edu/cardinal/scout/?station=319100)

It’s Dry, Are We in a Drought?

The past three weekends, I have had the pleasure of coaching for Leverage Lacrosse NC, a travel team out of Jacksonville, NC. We have been to Greenville, SC, Charleston, SC (my personal favorite),…