Parts of the southern U.S. have finally shaken off years of drought, thanks to a steady string of storms.
One meteorologist says that Oklahoma and neighboring states have seen historic rainfall that wiped out drought conditions.
According to Matt Makens, “Absolutely, it is remarkable. We’ll see how those drought numbers pan out over the next few weeks, with some of these hot days finally building back in here. But it all kind of started in late October or early November when that real soaker came through. It got the soil moist. They stayed that way through winter, for the most part, and that was kind of a good catalyst to get this season going, and it clearly was a was a gravy train, if you will, from Amariollo all the way through here, out to the east, of just progressive storm after storm after storm with this rainfall.”
He says it is the wettest year on record across much of Oklahoma and a large swath of the Southern Plains, but as fall approaches, he warns dry conditions could return, especially if La Niña strengthens.
Citrus production depends heavily on reliable irrigation, making water shortages a critical issue for South Texas growers moving forward.
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Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins surveys Nebraska wildfire damage as cattle losses, tight supplies, rising imports, and beef industry investigations impact U.S. markets. Roger McEowen outlines legal and tax considerations for ranchers recovering from wildfire damage.
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Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association President Craig Uden shares the latest on Nebraska wildfire conditions, discusses challenges facing producers, and outlines relief efforts underway.
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