May 2015

Drought Monitor map - August 6, 2026
Drought, Drought Monitor, Weather

Heavy rains in portions of the High Plains and Midwest

Heavy rainfall eliminated drought in parts of the Midwest, while heat and below-normal rainfall led to deterioration across parts of the High Plains. Read More

Pivit, circle irrigation in an agriculture field along highway 138 near Orvid, Nebraska. (Adobe Stock-#604130167 │ Bob)
Central Region, Crops, Nebraska, Water

Twenty-five years of U.S. irrigation data shows shifting trends at the county-level

Peach Ice Cream (Courtesy of Unsplash)
Home and Family, Recipes

Celebrate summer with homemade peach ice cream

Steph: The grand return

Z Crew: Let’s hit the road, Jim

Laura Haffner: The new crew

Emma: Good morning, All Aboard!