moisture

A sharp contrast in the air masses causes severe weather—thunderstorms and tornadoes. The contrast can be in temperature or in the amount of moisture, particularly if there is a dry line of air behind the storm system, said K-State climatologist Mary Knapp. (Courtesy photo taken near Manhattan, Kansas, by Dan Donnert.)
Beef, Just a Scoopful, Opinion

Some regions are getting good rains

"The fat cattle trade last week was $258 to $260 per hundredweight in the north and south. I am amazed we are still at these levels." Read More

Ag News, All Aboard Harvest, Brian Jones

Brian: Where wind and wheat meet

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

Wheat streak mosaic confirmed in Oklahoma  

Dry conditions spurred fire danger

Keys to fall wheat pasture forage production in Oklahoma 

September brought welcome rain to parts of the Plains

Mycotoxins could be present in corn and sorghum 

Regina Bird

Taste of fall brought some relief

Wet, humid conditions make fusarium head blight a concern for wheat 

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.)

Plains among recipients of good rainfall