Drought

Drought Resources for Ranchers

We have developed several drought planning tools for ranchers (linked below), and we'd like your feedback! Please contact dmacon@ucanr.edu with questions, comments or suggestions!

Drought Decision Support Tool for Ranchers

Drought Strategy Costs Worksheet - Beef Cattle

Drought Strategy Costs Worksheet - Sheep/Goats

DROUGHT STRATEGIES: Weaning Calves Early

Montana State University Ag Producer Stress Resources - great resources for coping with stress and mental health issues for farmers and ranchers.

This page is under construction! For more drought information, check out the UC Rangelands Drought Information Hub!

The Drought Blog

Current Conditions

Linked data is from the California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) weather stations. Visit CIMIS web site.

Check out the current California Drought Map.

Placer County Station

Auburn

Sutter County Stations

Verona, Nicolaus

Yuba County Stations

Browns Valley, Marysville