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Abstract
Despite the water-rich nature of the southeastern United States (US); extended and intense dry periods intermittently occur across the region leading to reduced soil moisture levels and surface water supplies. These drought periods affect the landscape at different scales; with agriculture experiencing impacts earlier than other sectors. State and national entities may use field-based reports of impacts to crops and pasture - in conjunction with onsite and remote sensing data products - to monitor; respond; and provide relief to agricultural producers during drought. Therefore; it is crucial that information on drought impacts on agriculture is documented; credible; and accessible. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Southeast Climate Hub collaborated with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) Southeast Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) on a joint assessment of how Southeastern states record; report; and utilize information about drought impacts on agriculture.
Citation
Worley, Elijah; McNulty, Steve; Gavazzi, Michael; Muth, Meredith. 2024. Drought impact reporting processes for the agriculturesector: An assessment of approaches, barriers, and opportunities in the Southeastern United States. U.S.Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Oceanic andAtmospheric Research, National Integrated Drought Information System. 43 p.
