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Extensive drought degradation noted in High Plains

Extensive drought degradations continuing across much of the High Plains, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Read More

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Extreme weather added drought pressure to High Plains

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Federal and state officials tour Morrill wildfire region



Nebraska ranchers deal with wildfires

  • March 20, 2026
  • By Dave Bergmeier
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.)

Drought continues to expand in the Plains

  • March 19, 2026
  • By Curtis Riganti
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Oklahoma committee OKs drought aid

  • March 18, 2026
  • By HPJ Staff

Dry conditions spurred fire danger

  • March 15, 2026
  • By Regina Bird
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.)

Some regions of High Plains received rain

  • March 12, 2026
  • By Brad Pugh
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Raising awareness about severe weather

  • March 6, 2026
  • By Dave Bergmeier
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.)

Much of High Plains in need of moisture

  • March 5, 2026
  • By Brad Pugh

Oklahoma Conservation Commission providing drought assistance  

  • March 4, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
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