drought

Drought conditions improve in Nebraska

Associated Press — Thu, 30 May 2013 16:57:31 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The recent rain has helped alleviate drought in Nebraska, but most of the state remains dry with the worst conditions being reported out west.

Corps of Engineers keeping drought conservation measures in place

Katie Schubert — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:56:54 +0000

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says drought conservation measures will remain in place along the Missouri River basin.

Rain helps drought conditions in parts of Iowa, Nebraska

Associated Press — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:16:43 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Soaking rain across much of the nation's midsection has helped further alleviate drought in the crop growing states of Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Small portions of Nebraska also saw improvement.

USDA anticipates Nebraska farmers will plant nearly 10 million acres of corn

Katie Schubert — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:58:50 +0000

The USDA anticipates Nebraska ag producers will plant 9.9 million acres of corn this year.

Drought conditions to persist, spread to other areas

Associated Press — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:31:55 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Climate experts say the drought affecting more than half of the nation will persist in the Great Plains and West through the spring and spread over more of California, Texas and Florida.

Nebraska farmers advised to prepare for continued drought

Associated Press — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:41:04 +0000

CLAY CENTER, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska farmers are being advised to plan for another growing season of drought.

Several 'significant' snow events needed to alleviate drought conditions

Katie Schubert — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Nebraska would need about 100-inches of snow this winter to bring the area out of drought conditions.

Mississippi River interests seek help due to low water levels

Associated Press — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:58:06 +0000

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Businesses that move products on the Mississippi River continue to seek the government's help as the river approaches historic lows.

Missouri, Illinois lawmakers express concern over drought conservation measures

Associated Press — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:29:59 +0000

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and Missouri U.S. Senator Roy Blunt are joining the chorus expressing concern over the Army Corps of Engineers plan to reduce flow from an Missouri River reservoir, potentially affecting shipping on the Mississippi River.

Releases from Gavins Point Dam to be cut starting next week

Katie Schubert — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Continued drought conditions in the Missouri River basin mean water releases from Gavins Point Dam in South Dakota will be at the minimum level this winter.