rangeland

Native grass roots, not new seed, are what bring Sandhills rangeland back after a wildfire like the 2026 Morrill Fire. Research shows reseeding rarely helps when a healthy perennial plant community was already in place before the burn. (Nebraska Extension)
Central Region, Hay Range Pasture, Nebraska

Should I reseed on sandhills rangeland following a wildfire?

Research shows reseeding rarely helps when a healthy perennial plant community was already in place before the burn. Read More

Ag News, Drought, economy, Editors, General, Kylene Scott, Livestock, Weather

Nebraska beef producers facing tough decisions, challenging year 

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

Gov. Pillen declared an emergency and mobilized the National Guard as wildfires burn in Nebraska. (Courtesy photo.)

Nebraska dealing with devastating wildfires

Consider grazing-friendly alfalfa varieties for pastures 

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

(Photo courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.)

Lesser prairie-chicken removed from endangered species list 

Pastures were left bare after wildfire swept across them, but with time and rain, the grasslands will come back stronger and healthier. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Lawmakers call on USDA to help after wildfires

February wildfire spread quickly across two states

A herd of cattle grazing in South Dakota. (iStock │ #184885392 - RiverNorthPhotography)

SDSU celebrates rangeland achievement

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.)

Heat dome brought warmer temps for holiday season