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Current drought conditions weigh on producers

  • April 29, 2025
  • By Kaylee Wheeler
Spring, 2025 Dewey County, Oklahoma, fire: provided by Justine Anderson, Oklahoma Conservation Commission

Drought, cedar trees and wildfires

  • April 25, 2025
  • By Tom Lucas
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.)

Country’s midsection receives good dose of rain

  • April 24, 2025
  • By Richard Tinker
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.)

Varying temps and moisture on the forecast

  • April 17, 2025
  • By Curtis Riganti
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.)

Midwest region received heavy rainfall

  • April 10, 2025
  • By David Simeral
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.)

Several regions picked up meaningful moisture

  • April 3, 2025
  • By David Simeral
One of the true jewels of Colorado, Steamboat Lake State Park has something special for everyone. Whatever your preference, well-deserved relaxation and recreation awaits you. (Photo courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.)

Colorado weather outlook a mixed bag 

  • April 2, 2025
  • By Kylene Scott
New Mexico Department of Agriculture

Drought resources for agricultural producers

  • March 31, 2025
  • By HPJ Staff
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