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Beef Cattle Production
The NU Beef Cattle Production Web site offers recommendations to help producers facing drought manage and make decisions about their cattle The site features information on a range of timely beef management issues. IANR specialists also answer producer questions at the site.

Crop Watch
Ongoing drought coverage from the NU Cooperative Extension Crop Watch newsletter.

Drought photos
A selection of print-ready drought images for public information and educational uses.

Extension publications
NU Cooperative Extension publications deal with a variety of drought issues, as well as issues involving stress that can affect families during tough times. A sampling can be found here.

Market Journal
Don't miss Market Journal's continuing drought coverage.

Panhandle drought info
Information on drought for rural and urban residents in Nebraska's Panhandle and beyond, including schedules for upcoming workshops.

Weathering Tough Times
A University of Nebraska, Kansas State University and Iowa State University drought response resource and training site.


Drought mitigation tools for ag producers
Water conservation links
Lawn watering tips from Backyard Farmer
Nebraska Hay & Forage Hotline
Nebraska Alfalfa Marketing Association
Nebraska Health & Human Services System water conservation & drought info
Nebraska Climate Assessment and Response Comittee
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Nebraska Agricultural Statistics Service
Nebraska Weather & Climate Information
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Climate Prediction Center's U.S. Drought Assessment

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State Climatologist Al Dutcher's Weekly Weather & Climate Report
06/26/09
Nebraska had its first good dose of hot, humid weather this past week. Al Dutcher, University of Nebraska-Lincoln State Climatologist, says cooler temperatures will prevail for the next few days. But, the forecast for the first full week of July says, you guessed it, more rain.







June 16, 2009, (IANR News)
Drought Tool Expands to 48 States
LINCOLN, Neb. — A seven-year research effort achieved a milestone last month when the Vegetation Drought Response Index expanded across the 48 states of the continental United States. VegDRI maps, produced every two weeks, combine satellite-based observations of vegetation conditions with climate and biosphysical information to map drought's effect on vegetation at a one-kilometer resolution. More

April 21, 2009, (IANR News)
Weather-data Tracking System Being Incorporated into Broader Effort
LINCOLN, Neb. — Every day, around 7 a.m., thousands of volunteers in more than 40 states check and empty their rain gauges, then enter their data online, in the nation's most extensive grass-roots precipitation-reporting system. More

March 30, 2009, (IANR News)
Spring Precipitation Could Have Varying Effects with Some Extremes
LINCOLN, Neb. — Once again, Nebraska faces a dual problem. Parts of the western side of the state could face drought problems under below-normal precipitation this spring, but parts of the eastern side of the state could face flood problems under above-normal precipitation, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln state climatologist said. More

December 5, 2008, (IANR News)
Temperatures May Not Be So Frosty this Winter
LINCOLN, Neb. — The latest three-month forecasts show a good majority of the state should see above-normal temperatures this winter, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln state climatologist says. More

August 5, 2008, (IANR News)
UNL Irrigation and Energy Conservation Field Day Planned at Clay Center
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Sept. 3 Irrigation and Energy Conservation Field Day at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's South Central Field Laboratory near Clay Center will help producers save water and money. More

August 1, 2008, (IANR News)
Get the Most Out of Your Dollars when it Comes to Irrigation and Nitrogen
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Irrigation Strategies Field Tour Series August-September will show farmers and crop consultants management strategies to conserve water. More

July 11, 2008, (IANR News)
Monitoring ET, Soil Moisture Saves Farmers Water, Energy, Time and Money
LINCOLN, Neb. — High energy costs mean farmers are looking for ways to reduce irrigation costs this summer. Using newer technologies such as evapotranspiration, or ET, gauges and soil moisture sensors along with crop growth stages can help farmers achieve that, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator says. More

June 24, 2008, (IANR News)
Summer Weather Outlook: Equal Chances Wet or Dry
LINCOLN, Neb. — Most of Nebraska has seen above normal precipitation and below normal temperatures this summer, and July forecasts show equal chances of those trends continuing, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's state climatologist said. More

March 7, 2008, (IANR News)
Severe Weather Symposium and WeatherFest is March 29
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Central Plains Severe Weather Symposium and WeatherFest will bring four outstanding storm researchers to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on March 29. More

March 5, 2008, (IANR News)
Winter and Spring Will Have Varying Effects on Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — Future weather conditions for Nebraska depend on how long this winter's unseasonably cold temperatures remain and the amount of precipitation in the coming spring months, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln state climatologist said. More

January 14, 2008, (IANR News)
Irrigation and Energy Conservation Workshops for Corn Growers Offered in February
LINCOLN, Neb. — Irrigated corn growers can participate in workshops focusing on the fundamentals of agriculture water management and irrigation system management at several locations across Nebraska in February. More

October 11, 2007, (IANR News)
Map Shows Groundwater Declines Slowed in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — Groundwater levels in Nebraska slowed their decline and even rose in some areas of the state last year, according to the latest data compiled by University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers. More

August 21, 2007, (IANR News)
Irrigation and Energy Conservation Field Day Offered at North Platte
LINCOLN, Neb. — A Sept. 6 Irrigation and Energy Conservation Field Day at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's West Central Research and Extension Center at North Platte will help producers save water and money. More

July 6, 2007, (IANR News)
Hayes to Direct UNL-based Drought Center
LINCOLN, Neb. — Longtime University of Nebraska-Lincoln climatologist Mike Hayes will move from associate director to director of UNL's National Drought Mitigation Center on Aug. 1. More

July 5, 2007, (IANR News)
UNL Climate Center Would Share Funding Under Appropriations Bill
LINCOLN, Neb. — The High Plains Regional Climate Center, headquartered at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and five other centers around the nation would share in a $5 million appropriation under a recommendation in the 2008 Senate Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill. More


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