precipitation

Drought stressed cornstalks
Crops, Drought, Editors, General, Kylene Scott, Weather

Drought alert extended in Missouri by governor

Drought alert extended in Missouri by Governor Parson until Sept. 1. Read More

Photo courtesy of U.S. Wheat Associates.
Crops, Wheat

Wheat crop deteriorates due to lack of moisture

Drought stressed cornstalks
Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Opinion, Texas, Weather Watch

Dry conditions felt in many regions



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.)

March hopefully will bring more moisture

Drought conditions remain unchanged in High Plains, expand in the South

More drought improvement than deterioration across US last week

Kansas soybean growers felt pain of production challenges

Up to 18 inches of snowfall in South Dakota, Nebraska

Regina Bird

2022 finished with a challenging winter storm

Arctic air blasts much of the US

Moderate to heavy precipitation improves drought conditions in Great Plains