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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.
Find drought tip fact sheets and other resources for almond, prune, walnut and olive production. 
California Governor Newsom expanded the emergency drought declaration in the state of California
About 98% of California is currently experiencing drought conditions, with nearly 75% in extreme drought.
U.S. seasonal drought outlook, March 18, 2021
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La Niña could become the strongest since the 2010-11 event that coincided with historic drought.
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Exceptional drought areas are classified in the western half of the country.
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USDA staff are prepared with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance.
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La Niña could become the strongest since the 2010-11 event that coincided with the historic drought in the United States.
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The National Weather Service’s outlook for July-September 2020 highlights the likelihood of wet weather across much of the eastern half of the United States.
In the flooding of 2019, floodwaters receded leaving farmland covered with sand, sediment and all kinds of other debris. Irrigation equipment that has been hit by floating debris should be closely inspected for damage.
What effect did the severe flooding of 2019 have on farmers, farmland and irrigation systems?
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What is the likelihood of wet weather across large sections of the Northern Plains and from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic Coast?