Precipitation

Temperature forecast map

Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — June 14, 2022

June 16, 2022
From June 17-21, widespread middle 90s to low 100s are forecast statewide, with the warmest temperatures forecast for the southern half of the state.

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Precipitation map

Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — June 7, 2022

June 7, 2022
Several rounds of thunderstorms are predicted for Nebraska through June 14, followed by a warming trend that will push temperatures into the 100s.

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May precipitation totals map

Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — May 29, 2022

June 2, 2022
The latest forecast shows numerous chances of precipitation, along with cooler than normal temperatures, throughout the first half of June.

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Cattle at pond

Triggering Pasture and Forage Management Decisions Before a Drought

April 12, 2022
This webinar on pasture and native rangeland forage production covers trigger dates and respective management options, and drought impacts on native rangeland. 

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April-June precip outlook graph

CPC Latest Outlooks Offer Little Drought Relief

March 23, 2022
The latest CPC outlook reports above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation are expected to continue in Nebraska until the end of summer.

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CPC temperature outlook map

CPC Increases the Odds of La Niña Development and Issues Official Fall Forecast

August 24, 2021
During the fall of a building La Niña event, the northern and central High Plains region has a tendency to be warmer and drier than normal, which will keep drought prospects elevated for 2022 barring an exceptionally wet late winter and spring.

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ET gage
ETgage installed near soybean field.

ET Resources

June 24, 2021
Online resources for viewing evapotranspiration (ET) information and changes, which can be used alongside your crop's stage of growth to estimate crop water use.

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June-August temp forecast map

Climate Prediction Center Releases Summer Outlook

May 24, 2021
Nebraska State Climatologist Al Dutcher reviews the Climate Prediction Center's summer forecast and moving three-month forecasts.

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