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Southern Texas biggest gainer in Arthur event

Southern Texas was the biggest gainer of moisture although parts of the Plains received beneficial rain, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Read More

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2 U.S. House members look to restore USDA staff cuts

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Midwest and Southern Plains received beneficial rain

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.)

Hit-or-miss thunderstorms story of the weather week

  • June 11, 2026
  • By Brian Fuchs
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.)

Active pattern brought moisture to High Plains

  • June 4, 2026
  • By Adam Allgood
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.)

Highly variable weather pattern dominates week

  • May 28, 2026
  • By Adam Allgood
The field is blooming alfalfa. (Adobe Stock-#278624616 │ orestligetka)

Scheduling first cutting

  • May 19, 2026
  • By Ben Beckman │ University of Nebraska Extension

Company’s library grants help rural communities

  • April 19, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
The field is blooming alfalfa. (Adobe Stock-#278624616 │ orestligetka)

New herbicide for alfalfa growers

  • April 15, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
In the spring field young alfalfa grows. (Adobe Stock │ #261830518 - orestligetka)

Controlling winter annual weeds in alfalfa

  • April 15, 2026
  • By Todd Whitney │ University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
Dan Moser (Courtesy photo.)

Moser selected to lead K-State ag

  • March 20, 2026
  • By Rafael Garcia
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