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February 06, 2013

Understanding the historical probability of drought
Washington DC (SPX) Feb 06, 2013
Droughts can severely limit crop growth, causing yearly losses of around $8 billion in the United States. But it may be possible to minimize those losses if farmers can synchronize the growth of crops with periods of time when drought is less likely to occur. Researchers from Oklahoma State University are working to create a reliable "calendar" of seasonal drought patterns that could help farmers optimize crop production by avoiding days prone to drought. Historical probabilities of drought, which ... read more

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