Weather & Climate (Source: Purdue Agronomy)

Volunteer Rain, Hail and Snow Reports (Source: CoCoRaHS)

Interactive Weather Reports for Indiana (Source: NOAA)

Daily Stream Flow Conditions for Indiana (Source: USGS)

Drought Monitor
Check out maps and forecasts from USDA, NOAA, and the National Drought Mitigation Center.

The Weather Channel

Midwest Climate Watch
Check out the latest figures rainfall, temperatures, and the crop moisture index.

NOAA's Drought Information Center

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center

Accumulated Precipitation

Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service Homepage

Ag Answers
This site is maintained by Agricultural Communications at Purdue and Ohio State universities. While it is not drought specific, news on this site from time to time covers drought topics.

economic: prices & outlook

The Agricultural Economics Department provides Outlook information. Often weather-related issues show up in their analysis.

Agricultural Economics 2005-2006 Extension Program Offerings
Educational and training opportunities are available for diverse audiences related to agriculture and the food sector. The training is focused on major commodities, land and other inputs, agricultural trade, and the general economy.

Horticulture & Turf Drought Resources

First Aid for Drought-Stricken Plants
Released 4/20/00 by Purdue Extension

Keep Plants Watered for Drought Recovery
Released 10/19/95 by Purdue Extension

Mulching Conserves Soil Moisture
Released 6/92 by Purdue Extension

Dry Spell or Drought?
Released 6/94 by Purdue Extension

In Times of Drought
Released 6/05 by Purdue Extension

Please Don't Burn Your Leaves
Released 11/20/97 by Purdue Extension

Hot Weather Is Tough on Plants Too!
Released 7/20/95 by Purdue Extension

Preparing Your Lawn for a Potential Drought
Released 5/1/00 by Purdue Extension

Vegetable Crop Information

Vegetable Crops Hotline - 2006 Bulletin
The Vegetable Crop Hotline is a newsletter for commercial vegetable growers prepared by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service.

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