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State Climatologist Al Dutcher's Weekly Weather & Climate Report |
05/09/08
It’s the same old story, rainy then clear, rainy then clear, rainy and then clear. Al Dutcher, University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension state climatologist says more rain mid-week, and another major storm event in the next ten days. Anyone for planting rice?

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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May 3, 2007, (IANR News)
Nebraska Forest Service Gains Fire Prevention, Fire-Wise Trailer
LINCOLN, Neb. — A new Nebraska Forest Service educational trailer is bringing fire prevention and fire-wise information to Nebraska communities.
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April 27, 2007, (IANR News)
ReTree Nebraska Proposes a Million Tree Challenge
LINCOLN, Neb. — One decade, 1 million trees – that is the goal of ReTree Nebraska.
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April 23, 2007, (IANR News)
Top Atmospheric Scientist To Address Effects of Climate Change
LINCOLN, Neb. — A leading atmospheric scientist will present "The Future of Planet Earth and Its Inhabitants: Our Imperfect Crystal Ball," at 3 p.m. May 3 in the Hardin Hall Auditorium.
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April 5, 2007, (IANR News)
June Tour Compares Republican and Pecos River Compacts
LINCOLN, Neb. — An early June tour to New Mexico will compare and contrast interstate water compacts on Nebraska's Republican River and New Mexico's Pecos River to see what can be learned from the latter's compact with Texas.
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March 12, 2007, (IANR News)
El Nino Out, La Nina Could Be in and Drought Will Continue in Western Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — Drought in western Nebraska continues to be a problem with Lake McConaughy sitting 5 feet lower than it was at this time last year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln state climatologist said.
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January 30, 2007, (IANR News)
UNL Land Purchase Will Help Farmers and Ranchers Deal With Using Less Water
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — With its recent purchase of 1,280 acres of farmland in western Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will enhance its efforts to help farmers and ranchers adjust to limited water supplies.
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December 18, 2006, (IANR News)
This Week's Storm System Last Chance for a White Christmas
LINCOLN, Neb. — Dreams of a white Christmas are running dry, the University of Nebraska state climatologist said. Areas of the state that don't see any snowfall resulting from the system moving across the state Dec. 17-21 probably will remain dry at least until the end of the month, said Al Dutcher, UNL state climatologist.
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December 5, 2006, (IANR News)
UNL Extension Meetings Will Address Skip-row Corn Production
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — A series of four University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension meetings will address results of field trials on skip-row corn planting.
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