Nebraska producers will get an updated look at drought conditions in the state and what they could mean for the 2026 growing season during an upcoming webinar hosted by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension.
The webinar, “Drought Outlook 2026: Weather, Water and Risk Management,” will be held at noon Central time on Monday, March 2. It will bring together climate, water and agricultural economics experts from Nebraska Extension to help producers make informed decisions heading into spring.
It will include an update on drought conditions and expectations for spring rainfall and discuss snowpack levels in the North Platte River Basin and what they signal for irrigation supplies in western Nebraska. The webinar will also outline insurance considerations producers may want to review in a dry year.
In addition to the outlook, the discussion will cover irrigation preparation and management strategies as producers assess water availability and plan for the season ahead.
Recent years have underscored how quickly weather conditions can shift. Organizers say understanding the connections between precipitation forecasts, basin snowpack and crop insurance decisions can help producers better manage risk and position their operations for the year ahead.
