With spring just around the corner, snowpack season will soon be ending. Out west, this year’s accumulations have been rather lack-luster.
According to Brad Rippey, “We’ve effectively had one storm that occurred back during earlier in February across the southwest. Beyond that, it has just been drips and drabs from time to time. We’ve seen near-record dryness. Very little, if any, snow on the ground— that is leading to significant spring and summer water supply in areas that depend on runoff from snowpack. That, unfortunately, incorporates significant portions of the Colorado River Basin, which has been trying to claw its way out of long-term drought the last two winters.”
Rippey says that unfortunately, it does not look like these drought trends will end anytime soon.
Spring Weather Creates Uneven Early Season Field Conditions
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Nebraska Cattle Rancher Joe Van Newkirk shares his firsthand insight on devastating wildfires in the Sandhills, discusses challenges facing ranchers, long-term calf health concerns, and the recovery efforts underway.
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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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Governor Jim Pillen joined us to share the latest on the Nebraska wildfires, discuss relief efforts, and outline considerations for producers navigating the ongoing situation.
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