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Wyomingites are eager to talk about drought and other possible water scenarios. (University of Wyoming Extension)
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April brought its share of excitement to the Plains

Early in the month, wildfires were ignited by dry lightning in western Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. Read More

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

Alfalfa, Beef, Cow Calf, Hay Range Pasture, Lacey Vilhauer

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

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 weather dominated much of the High Plains

Proper range management adds value