Cligrow Software Provides Practical Climate Data to Ag Producers
July 20, 2023
A recently released app called CliGrow, developed by the High Plains Regional Climate Center, helps producers estimate crop maturity using a field’s historical climate data.
Weekly Weather Update: July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023
Over the past few weeks the combination of sufficient precipitation and cooler temperatures helped bring about some drought relief. The bad news is that the forecast for next week isn’t favorable and some of the recent improvements could be in jeopardy.
Weekly Weather Update: July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023
While numerous precipitation events have decreased statewide drought nearly 33% and brought timely moisture for rainfed crops, some producers may still face lower yields this year due to acute, continued dryness, particularly in the York area.
Weekly Weather Update: July 6, 2023
July 6, 2023
Despite last week's rains bringing substantial improvements to drought across the state, corn and soybean conditions are quite poor for this point in the year, indicating yield losses may be likely regardless of how good the rest of the season is.
Weekly Weather Update: June 29, 2023
June 29, 2023
With unsubstantial rainfall and the arrival of high summer temperatures, drought continues to intensify in eastern Nebraska, setting records for exceptional drought status in some areas.
Weekly Weather Update: June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023
Though precipitation in June has led to numerous improvements in crop, pasture and drought conditions across the state, there's been no relief from severe dryness in parts of southeastern Nebraska.
May Temperatures Well Above Normal Statewide, Heavy Precipitation Hits Western Nebraska
June 14, 2023
May's precipitation led to atypical extremes for both sides of the state, with the western region breaking records for rainfall and eastern areas setting new records for dryness.
Climatologist Behnke is New Manager of Nebraska Mesonet Weather Data Network
June 9, 2023
Behnke, who worked more than five years with the South Dakota Mesonet, began his duties as Nebraska Mesonet manager earlier this spring.