April 29, 2005 Recent Rains Help, but Won't Break Drought in Some Areas LINCOLN, Neb. — Despite recent rains, drought and dwindling reservoirs will continue to be a problem for agriculture and water supplies in Nebraska this summer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln climatologists say. MoreApril 29, 2005 Algae Blooms Expected on Nebraska Lakes and Ponds Again This Year LINCOLN, Neb. — This summer likely will see more toxic blue-green algae blooms on Nebraska's lakes and ponds, University of Nebraska-Lincoln water experts warn. MoreMarch 16, 2005 Late Winter Storms Could Help a Little With Drought LINCOLN, Neb. — As snow storms avoid the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains this winter, Nebraskans still can hope for some precipitation the next week or more, the University of Nebraska state climatologist said. MoreJanuary 21, 2005 Irrigators Feel Pinch of New Water Laws, Regulations LINCOLN, Neb. — As Nebraskans continue to deal with the effects of several years of drought, legislative, legal and regulatory developments from here to Washington, D.C., are changing forever how water gets allocated and used in the state, University of Nebraska experts say. MoreJanuary 18, 2005 Aurora Well Records Indian Ocean Earthquake LINCOLN, Neb. — When a massive undersea earthquake in the Indian Ocean generated deadly tsunamis last month, a groundwater monitoring well near Aurora recorded the catastrophic event. MoreAugust 27, 2004 Weather Has Slightly Slowed State's Corn, Bean Crops LINCOLN, Neb. — Bouts of cloudy, cool weather this summer have been a relief for some people, but not for the state's corn crop. And the clouds haven't brought much rain so corn and soybeans in many areas statewide need moisture, University of Nebraska specialists say. MoreJuly 13, 2004 Lawn and Garden Challenges as Varied as the State's Climate LINCOLN, Neb. — With this summer's mix of wet and dry conditions across Nebraska, gardening challenges vary not only from county to county but from yard to yard, University of Nebraska horticulturists and extension educators said. MoreJuly 7, 2004 Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses This Summer LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans not accustomed to summer's warmer weather are at a higher risk for heat-related illnesses, a University of Nebraska agriculture systems specialist said. MoreJuly 1, 2004 Research Shows Global Warming Lowers Rice Yields LINCOLN, Neb. — Rice yields decline 15 percent for each degree of global warming, which could make it more difficult to feed Earth's growing population, according to research by an international team of scientists that includes a University of Nebraska-Lincoln agronomist. MoreMay 26, 2004 Safety Is Important When Cleaning Up Flood-Damaged Homes LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska specialist urges Nebraskans to use caution when cleaning up muddy messes left by recent heavy rains and flooding in parts of Nebraska. More |
