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May 2017

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)
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Moisture brought considerable changes to drought map

Widespread recent rains and snow have brought considerable changes to the drought map, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Read More

Hereford cattle eating protein cubes to supplement nutrients from dry hay ahead of spring grazing turnout. (K-State Research and Extension)
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CLAAS expands harvesting portfolio

Laura: It has started!

  • May 27, 2017
  • By laura-haffner

Tracy: Be patient heart…it will only hurt a little while

  • May 27, 2017
  • By z-crew

Laura: When the rains come to stay, the crew will play!

  • May 27, 2017
  • By laura-haffner

Steph: Commence

  • May 26, 2017
  • By stephanie-o

Janel: Trip #1 Is Accomplished

  • May 26, 2017
  • By janelschemp

Laura: Mom Guilt

  • May 25, 2017
  • By laura-haffner

Tracy: Harvest Time

  • May 24, 2017
  • By z-crew

T-shirts Are In

  • May 24, 2017
  • By all-aboard-editor
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