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.)

Windy conditions impacted High Plains

Hay bales (Photo: Sydney Peterson, West Des Moines, Iowa)

March 24 to 28 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa

The pivot with KZ valves waters a plot at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff. (Photo by Chabella Guzman.)

Water for Food Global Conerence set for April 28 to May 2

Crop circles near Dalhart, Texas. (Photo credit: Landsat NASA.)

Groundwater study looks at shared management strategy

Oklahoma cedar tree bill passes in the House  

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.)

Violent storms dominated the weather headlines

USDA

Rollins: USDA to have aid available after storms

With drought conditions persisting and another growing season approaching, proactive forage management is essential—these tactics can minimize pasture damage and give producers some insurance in the event of severe drought. (Photo courtesy of University of Nebraska Extension.)

Prepare now in case of drought