Specialty Crops

This page highlights resources on monitoring, managing and planning for agricultural drought related to specialty crops like fruits, tree nuts and vegetables.

Vegetable Crops Resources – Get more information on drought monitoring resources for annual vegetation growers in the Midwest.
Fruit Crops Resources – Get more information on drought monitoring resources for perennial fruit growers in the Midwest.
Cranberry Crops Resources – Get more information on drought monitoring resources for cranberry growers in the Midwest.
CMOR – Use Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) to tell us how drought is affecting you and see what others are saying (photos are encouraged but optional).

Specialty Crop Insurance – Learn more about insurance programs designed for specialty crop growers.
USDA Relief Programs – Learn about USDA risk management, relief and recovery resources.

Apple Production Decisions – Access an annual calendar of management decisions for Midwest apple growers in drought.
Grape Production Decisions – Access an annual calendar of management decisions for Midwest grape growers in drought.
Cranberry Production Decisions – Access an annual calendar of management decisions for Midwest cranberry growers in drought.
Potato Production Decisions – Access an annual calendar of management decisions for Midwest irrigated potato growers in drought.
Drought Management Database Farming Resources – See the Farming collection of drought management strategies and case studies.
Drought Management Database Mental Health Resources – Filter the ‘Society and Public Health’ collection for mental health resources and information.
Future Climate Conditions – Plan for the future with historical and projected conditions data.

State Plans – Review drought, water, climate and hazard mitigation plans by state.
USDA Regional Climate Hubs – Learn about the USDA Climate Hubs and their resources.

Specialty Crops

Drought Monitoring & Prediction Resources

Risk Management & Disaster Relief Programs

Drought Planning & Management

Additional State and Regional Resources