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Wyomingites are eager to talk about drought and other possible water scenarios. (University of Wyoming Extension)
Opinion, Weather Watch

April brought its share of excitement to the Plains

Early in the month, wildfires were ignited by dry lightning in western Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. Read More

Ag News, General, Hay Range Pasture, Livestock

Strategies to consider when dealing with drought, cow herds 

Beef, Cow Calf, Lacey Vilhauer, Soil Health, Water

Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative awards $32.8 million 

Konza Prairie Fires (K-State Research and Extension)

Stay aware during fire season

  • By Colton Tripp │ K-State Extension news service
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.)

Extreme weather added drought pressure to High Plains

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

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

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 country felt impact of winter storm

Antique tractor club more than just tractors 

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.)

Dry weather dominated much of the High Plains

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.)

Parts of the Plains receiving additional moisture