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Soybean: A Producers Guide to Drought Preparation and Recovery in the Southeastern United States
| Authors: | Michael Plumblee, Dominic Reisig, Chad Poole, Adrienne Gorny |
| Year: | 2026 |
| Type: | General Technical Report |
| Station: | Southern Research Station |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.2737/SRS-GTR-287 |
| Source: | USDA Forest Service |
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Abstract
Drought is a natural part of the Southeastern United States climate and a threat to agricultural productivity and profitability. Whether slow developing or rapid onset, droughts can have negative effects on agricultural crops and livestock, depending on timing, severity, and length. Droughts are expected to become increasingly common in the Southeast due to increasing temperatures, longer dry periods between rain events, and growing water demand across the region. To help producers remain resilient and productive in the face of this threat, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Southeast Climate Hub co-produced this guide to help soybean producers prepare for, manage, and recover from droughts.