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Low-precipitation pattern hits High Plains region

High Plains region finds itself in a low-precipitation pattern after several weeks of wet weather, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Read More

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Parts of the Plains receiving additional moisture

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Heavy rains hit Four Corner states



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 pattern returned to some states

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.)

Eastern High Plains received welcome rain

Cover crops growing in a field of no-till corn. (Photo courtesy of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.)

Iowa cover crop decision tool updated

The Western corn rootworm Diabrotica virgifera virgifera is one of the most devastating corn rootworm species. (Adobe Stock │ #458018663 - Tomasz)

Pest forecasts heating up after a relatively cold winter

Little green plant on crack dry ground, concept drought. (Adobe Stock │ #197359617 - sawitreelyaon)

Persistent drought costs Missouri ag industry

October 2023 is the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness month. (Photo courtesy of U of A System Division of Agriculture.)

Trump, tariffs and ag economics

Dave Bergmeier

Severe weather stress part of High Plains life

Low-lying land areas are more susceptible to flooding. Brandon Dominguez, DVM, said the first step in hurricane preparation with livestock should be to identify low-lying, flood-risk land and a high-ground evacuation area. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Keep livestock safe during hurricane season with an emergency plan

  • By Ashley Vargo │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service