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La Niña has returned, leading to concerns that drought will persist or further intensify across the nation’s southwestern quadrant.

Drought persists in Southwest, relief in Northwest

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The prospect of ongoing Southwestern drought has implications for the region’s supply of surface water.
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U.S. seasonal drought outlook, Valid for Sept. 16-Dec. 31, 2021

Could La Niña cause a drought shift?

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The National Weather Service indicates a transition from neutral to La Niña is favored in the next couple of months.
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The Bureau of Reclamation recently announced a first-ever water shortage declaration for Lake Mead and the lower Colorado River Basin.

Water shortage declared on Colorado River

Historic drought is impacting entire Colorado River Basin.
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A recent survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation shows how severe drought conditions are in the west.

Survey reveals severity of drought

Farm Bureau survey assesses how farmers and ranchers are dealing with drought.
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U.S. drought monitor, June 15, 2021

Implications of Western drought

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Even areas of the central Plains that have received drought-easing rain and snow in recent months could revert to a drier pattern.
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The National Integrated Drought Information System joined with federal, state, tribal and local partners on July 20 to host a drought webinar specifically for western communities.

Western drought webinar

Get an update on the current drought situation and perspectives from those who are responding to worsening drought conditions.
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Although U.S. corn and soybean varieties have become increasingly heat and drought resistant to adapt to a changing climate, the focus on developing crops for extreme conditions has negatively affected performance under normal weather patterns, a University of Illinois study shows.

Crops adapting to extreme weather don’t fare well in normal conditions

The focus on developing crops for extreme conditions has negatively affected performance under normal weather patterns.
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With a drought emergency declared in 41 California counties, the University of California has created and vetted drought resources to support growers during this challenging year.

Drought management resources for growers

Find drought tip fact sheets and other resources for almond, prune, walnut and olive production. 
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California Governor Newsom expanded the emergency drought declaration in the state of California

Drought expanded in California

About 98% of California is currently experiencing drought conditions, with nearly 75% in extreme drought.
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U.S. seasonal drought outlook, March 18, 2021

Will the warm season bring drought?

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La Niña could become the strongest since the 2010-11 event that coincided with historic drought.
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