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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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Dry period was story of the High Plains week

Most of the High Plains was in a dry stretch although northern Rockies captured precipitation, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Read More

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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Much of country felt impact of winter storm

Texas cotton producers face early drought concerns and shifting market conditions heading into the 2026 planting season. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
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Texas drought, shifting markets shape 2026 crop outlook



Irrigation supplies along the U.S.-Mexico border are tightening as regional watersheds that replenish critical reservoirs have not received rainfall. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Drought conditions intensify across Texas

Soil water retention product designed for pivot systems

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.)

High Plains headed for cold stretch

Sanders named executive director at water institute

Metal watering can covered with snow. (iStock │ #1297451757 - Artur Henryk Bialosiewicz)

Even in winter, gardens need water

Wide View of Green Farm Field. (Adobe Stock │ #218562284 - kenkistler1)

Water, weather, and the future of Wyoming agriculture

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Iowa State University Urban Ag Program to host water access forum in Waterloo

  • By Graham Sandersfeld & Kathleen Delate │ ISU Extension and Outreach
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.)

High Plains receives beneficial moisture