August 1, 2002 More of Nebraska Shifts Into Exceptional Drought Category LINCOLN, Neb. — The drought is deepening and intensifying across Nebraska's Panhandle and southeastern and south central parts of the state, University of Nebraska climatologists say. MoreJuly 24, 2002 New NU Drought Web Site Offers Latest Information, Resources LINCOLN, Neb. — A new University of Nebraska Web site provides Cooperative Extension and other resources to help Nebraskans cope with drought. MoreJuly 22, 2002 Drought-Stricken Corn Can be Used as Forage LINCOLN, Neb. — Producers in areas of Nebraska with drought-stricken dryland or water-limited irrigated corn may want to get what they can from their crop by using it for forage, haying or grazing, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. MoreJuly 19, 2002 Livestock Need Help Keeping Cool This Hot, Dry Summer LINCOLN, Neb. — Heat stress in livestock may be easier to control this summer because of lower humidity levels, but without proper management, summer heat still can take a toll on livestock health and productivity, University of Nebraska specialists say. MoreJuly 10, 2002 Control Livestock Flies to Reduce Economic Losses LINCOLN, Neb. — Hot, dry weather has reduced fly populations in western Nebraska but for the rest of the state, peak fly season is yet to come, said a University of Nebraska entomologist. MoreJuly 9, 2002 Prioritize Watering for Drought-Stressed Landscapes LINCOLN, Neb. — As summer's dry, dusty days stretch on, timely management could prevent landscapes from wilting away, University of Nebraska horticulturists said. MoreJuly 9, 2002 Management Helps Drought-Stressed Alfalfa LINCOLN, Neb. — It's a tough year for alfalfa due to hot, dry weather and increased insect populations, said a University of Nebraska forage specialist. MoreJuly 3, 2002 Hot, Dry Conditions May Mean Irrigating Soybeans Earlier LINCOLN, Neb. — Soybean growers may need to start irrigating soybeans earlier than usual because of continued high temperatures and scant moisture, a University of Nebraska agronomist said . MoreJuly 2, 2002 Wildfires Are An Extreme Threat This Summer, Fourth of July LINCOLN, Neb. - Drought, wheat harvest and Independence Day celebrations are converging this week to create extreme fire danger across Nebraska. MoreJune 27, 2002 Drought Worsens Across Nebraska LINCOLN, Neb. - The drought is spreading eastward and deepening in already hard hit areas, University of Nebraska climatologists say. More |
