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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Majority of State Now in Drought

October 11, 2024
Rapid drought development in Nebraska is overlapping a critical time for winter wheat crop development, causing below-normal emergence, as well as heightened risk of wildfire during harvest. 

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August 2024 Climate Summary

September 26, 2024
A dry August in Nebraska led to a return of drought for numerous regions, particularly in the northwest and southeast, where 2-category degradations were observed.

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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Another Dry Week Ahead

September 26, 2024
Harvest efforts will benefit from the warm, dry weather ahead, but there's also a heightened risk of wildfire and worsening drought through the beginning of October.

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In Nebraska, hay prices fluctuate throughout the year due to several factors, including weather, supply and demand, and quality. For easy access to current hay prices, bookmark the link to CropWatch's hay markets page below.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Fall Thistle Control, Hay Prices and Drought Concerns

September 26, 2024
Herbicide options for pasture thistles during fall, insights on hay price fluctuations due to factors like drought and market conditions, and addressing the impact of dry weather on pasture health and alfalfa harvest timing. 

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Temperature outlook map

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Sept. 19, 2024

September 19, 2024
After a cooldown and much-needed rain to usher in the first day of fall this weekend, a summer-like sizzle will return to Nebraska next week, likely bringing worsening drought with it.

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Precipitation outlook map

Weather at a Glance: Dry Spell Ending?

September 12, 2024
Drought conditions may ease with several chances of precipitation next week, beginning Tuesday evening.

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July precipitation map

Cooler Than Average, But Drought Expands in July

September 12, 2024
Uneven precipitation distribution caused issues across much of Nebraska in July — while areas of eastern Nebraska experienced flooding, drought intensified in the western regions.

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2024 Nebraska Water Conference to Focus on Innovation, Collaboration

August 30, 2024
Hosted on the Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, the 2024 Nebraska Water Conference will feature discussions on key water issues and networking opportunities.

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