Following one of the driest winters on record, much of the Great Plains and Western United States is experiencing drought. Curtis Riganti, a climatologist with the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, helps track drought. He explains what we can expect this summer.

This week on Market Journal...wildfires have been an increasing threat to many Nebraska producers, learn how you can apply for USDA assistance. We also discuss avoiding drift when spraying and the benefits of on-farm research.

IANR Vice President and Vice Chancellor Mike Boehm joins us on the weekly update to discuss his recent trip to Washington D.C. and about the graduating NCTA class!