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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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Large-scale rain event hit many regions in country

Widespread rain fell across many regions of the contiguous United States in past week, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Read More

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Be careful what you wish for when it comes to rain

(Journal stock photo.)
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Why precision systems sustain healthier landscapes

Rain showers don’t dampen SWREC field day 

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.)

Southwestern storm brought needed rains to Plains

A cow utilizes the Dorale family's new livestock watering system on their rented pasture near Charter Oak, Iowa. (Jason Johnson - Iowa NRCS)

New livestock watering system provides many benefits to producer, cattle

The Water, Impact and Sustainability Estimator, or WISE, is now available to users worldwide (Gabe Saldana/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Drought and flood risk tool available worldwide

Devastated and dry corn field because of long drought in summer. (Adobe Stock-#452119105 │ djoronimo)

Historic drought conditions recorded in Kansas: July and August 2026 mark driest period since Dust Bowl

Dripping outside tap in summer showing a conceptual water ban or shortage 3d render (Photo: iStock - studio-fi)

Nebraska Water Center announces 2026 conference

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.)

Localized areas in the Plains received beneficial rain

A water dowser, a branch and the search for groundwater