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Access up-to-date forecasts, drought monitors, and climate outlooks to support seasonal planning.
Weather, Climate & Environment Tools Resources
GrassCast - Grassland Productivity Forecast
Uses almost 40 years of historical data on weather and vegetation growth— combined with seasonal precipitation forecasts—to predict if rangelands in individual grid cells (whose size is 10 km x 10km, or ~ 6 miles x 6 miles) are likely to produce above-normal, near-normal, or below-normal amounts of vegetation.
National Drought Mitigation Center
Based at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the National Drought Mitigation Center helps people, organizations and institutions build resilience to drought through monitoring and planning, and we are the academic partner and web host of the U.S. Drought Monitor. Our capabilities include climatology, social science and public engagement, and we work at all scales, from individual ranches to local, state and tribal government, and countries around the world.
Nebraska State Climate Office
The Nebraska State Climate Office is dedicated to delivering science-based climate services at the local and state level. The focus is on weather and climate monitoring, climate services, and stakeholder engagement.
Cattle Heat Stress Maps & Forecast
The heat stress forecast maps are made using the seven day forecasts of (temperature, humidity, wind speed, and cloud cover) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Weather Service (NWS)
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Ag Site Planner/Manure Management
Providing research-based information, tools, and resources to support responsible livestock production and expansion.
Drought Management Planning
Drought is a common occurrence in Nebraska. This page is designed to help beef producers design a drought management plan and to provide ideas to consider before and during a drought.