Crews work to clear the snow from Highway 4 west of Bruning, Nebraska. (Photo courtesy of Nebraska Department of Agriculture.)

Gov. Pillen issues state of emergency declaration in wake of severe weather

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.)

Stormy week helps ease drought stress

Feedlot near Dodge City, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Cattle on Feed shows increase in feedlot inventory   

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.)

Rain, snow fell in parts of 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.)

Another round of moisture hits Plains states

A walleye with a metal tag is in its jaw is being tracked as part of a study to understand declines in the walleye and sauger fisheries in the Missouri River and Lewis and Clark Lake between Fort Randall and Gavins Point dams following flooding in 2011. (Photo by Eric Fowler for Nebraskaland Magazine and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.)

Be aware of fishing regulation changes for 2024

Woman with raincoat and hiking boots taking out water bottle from backpack. Refreshment during hike in forest (Photo: iStock - Zbynek Pospisil)

Celebrate 2024 with First Day Hikes

Hay Markets

State-by-state hay summary