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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.









June 17, 2002, (IANR News)
Livestock Producers Grazing CRP Acres Have Much To Consider
LINCOLN, Neb. — The release of Conservation Reserve Program acres provides additional potential grazing for livestock this summer as drought conditions stunt pasture growth across central and western Nebraska, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. More

May 28, 2002, (IANR News)
Summer Water Tour Examines North Platte River Issues
LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska/Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce Summer Water and Natural Resources Tour takes a four-day look at drought conditions in the North Platte River watershed from headwaters in Colorado to Lake McConaughy this July. More

April 30, 2002, (IANR News)
Keep Tillage to a Minimum This Dry Spring
LINCOLN, Neb. — Recent rains brought some relief from dry conditions in parts of Nebraska but drought worries aren't over. Minimizing tillage is one way to conserve precious soil moisture, if dry conditions continue. More

April 25, 2002, (IANR News)
Planting Corn and Sorghum for Silage in the Same Field Might Reduce Drought Risk
LINCOLN, Neb. — With dry conditions across much of Nebraska this spring, silage producers may want to prepare for a dry summer as well. More

April 23, 2002, (IANR News)
Windbreaks Can Put a Brake on Nebraska's Winds
LINCOLN, Neb. — Blowing dust in parts of Nebraska this dry spring is a timely reminder of the importance of field windbreaks, a University of Nebraska forestry specialist said. More

April 11, 2002, (IANR News)
Preseason Grazing Can Control Weeds, Add Extra Feed
LINCOLN, Neb. — Grazing warm-season grasses earlier than normal can eliminate unwanted, early-season weeds and provide timely and valuable pasture for cattle. More

April 3, 2002, (IANR News)
NU's Climate and Drought Expertise Featured on the next ''Market Journal''
LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska's "Market Journal" April 11 will feature a number of NU climate and weather resources, including the High Plains Regional Climate Center. More

February 8, 2002, (IANR News)
Snow Relieves Eastern Nebraska; Part of Panhandle Moves to Moderate Drought
LINCOLN, Neb. — Recent snowfall in eastern and southeastern Nebraska eliminated short-term dryness and grass fire danger, but most of the Panhandle is now in a moderate drought, a University of Nebraska climatologist said. More


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