weather

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

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

Kansas Wheat (Photo: courtesy of Frank J. Buchman)
Central Region, Crops, Kansas, Wheat

What’s happening with Kansas wheat

Crops, Lacey Vilhauer, Oklahoma, Southern Region, Wheat

Wheat streak mosaic confirmed in Oklahoma  



Wheat plantings decline again, hit century low in 2026 

Dave Bergmeier

Raising awareness about severe weather

A bumper hay crop is starting to dwindle as supplies are being used in the wake of dry weather. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

High demand dwindles hay supplies as dry weather persists

Colorado River, Glenwood Canyon at Glenwood Canyons Resort, Colorado, USA. (iStock │ #1213547321 - SergeYatunin)

Western states miss Colorado River deadline

Wide View of Green Farm Field. (Adobe Stock │ #218562284 - kenkistler1)

Water, weather, and the future of Wyoming agriculture

Regina Bird

Mild weather may stay in early winter

Dave Bergmeier

Winter weather forecasts and safety

Stage two of USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program open for enrollment