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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

Kansas State
Montana State
North Dakota State
South Dakota State

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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.









August 19, 2002, (IANR News)
Much to Consider When Feeding Drought-Stressed Soybeans, Sorghum
LINCOLN, Neb. — Feeding drought-stricken soybeans or sorghum as forage requires close management. While they're good sources of needed livestock feed, they also can be toxic, University of Nebraska specialists said. More

August 14, 2002, (IANR News)
Livestock-related Drought Issues Topic of Aug. 22 "Market Journal"
LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension's "Market Journal" program Aug. 22 will focus on livestock-related drought issues. More

August 14, 2002, (IANR News)
Fall is Best Time to Fertilize, Renovate Cool-Season Lawns
LINCOLN, Neb. — Homeowners can renovate drought-damaged lawns and fertilize cool-season turf grasses this fall to ensure healthy lawns next spring, a University of Nebraska horticulturist said. More

August 9, 2002, (IANR News)
Water Availability Is Key To Start a Fall Vegetable Garden
LINCOLN, Neb. — This summer's drought destroyed many vegetable gardens across Nebraska. Although there isn't much that can be done now, fall vegetable gardening may be productive in some areas of the state to compensate for summer's lost harvest, said a University of Nebraska environmental horticulture specialist. More

August 2, 2002, (IANR News)
Financial Planning Key to Weathering Drought
LINCOLN, Neb. — Ongoing financial planning and communication are key for producers struggling with drought this year. More

August 1, 2002, (IANR News)
More of Nebraska Shifts Into Exceptional Drought Category
LINCOLN, Neb. — The drought is deepening and intensifying across Nebraska's Panhandle and southeastern and south central parts of the state, University of Nebraska climatologists say. More

July 25, 2002, (IANR News)
Keep an Eye Out for Spider Mites in Corn, Soybeans
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska farmers need to scout their corn and soybean fields now for spider mite infestations, University of Nebraska entomologists say. More

July 24, 2002, (IANR News)
Wise Indoor Water Use Helps Lower Utility Costs, Conserve Resources
LINCOLN, Neb. — Water-conserving appliances and practices can reduce household water use and lower utility bills, a University of Nebraska housing and environment specialist said. More

July 24, 2002, (IANR News)
New NU Drought Web Site Offers Latest Information, Resources
LINCOLN, Neb. — A new University of Nebraska Web site provides Cooperative Extension and other resources to help Nebraskans cope with drought. More

July 22, 2002, (IANR News)
Drought-Stricken Corn Can be Used as Forage
LINCOLN, Neb. — Producers in areas of Nebraska with drought-stricken dryland or water-limited irrigated corn may want to get what they can from their crop by using it for forage, haying or grazing, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. More


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