Nebraska's Most Challenging 60 Days
March 29, 2019
Here's how a succession of weather events over 60 days, from mid-January to mid-March, led to a historic blizzard and flood in Nebraska.
Tired of Record Winter? Here's What to Expect for Snowmelt, Eventual Warm-Up
March 6, 2019
Climatologist Al Dutcher takes a look back at this unusual winter and a look forward with what to expect in the next couple weeks. After all this snow, what's next? Flooding is going to be a very real concern.
Consequences of Fall-Applied N
November 9, 2018
A fall nitrogen application has a relatively high loss potential and is considered the riskiest N management practice. Consider breaking tradition and splitting your N applications next year to coincide with when your corn most needs more N.
Expect a Stormy Turn with Halloween
October 24, 2018
Expect a couple periods of light rain the last week of October, then stormy and possibly snowy conditions following Halloween.
A Recap of Weather and Its Effects on the 2018 Crop Season
September 20, 2018
Weather data and trends from April through August are reported here and help explain what you're seeing from the cab this fall.
El Nino Conditions Forecast for Fall-Winter
September 20, 2018
Climatologist Al Dutcher says there are initial signals of a developing El Nino event for this fall and winter, possibly leading to drier conditions in northwest Nebraska.
July Recap and August Forecasts for Temperatures and Rain
August 3, 2018
July's above normal temperatures are quickening corn maturity. Forecasts for August and early September see limited potential for precipitation.
Temperature/GDD Trend Indicates Early Corn Maturity
July 9, 2018
A cool start to the crop season followed by two months of above normal temperatures appears to be pushing Nebraska's corn crop to an earlier than normal maturity.