Water News Archive

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Estimated Crop Water Use for June 19-25, 2023

The estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the previous week and the upcoming week is shown in this table. It is based on data gathered and calculations made by Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension educator, and Dr. Xin Qiao, extension irrigation and water management specialist, both based at the UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

How much water do cattle need and what water problems should cattle producers watch for?

Water quantity and quality is critical to cattle health and performance. Hot weather and drought conditions can impact both water quality and quantity for cattle. How Much Water Do Cattle Need? There is an easy answer, and there is a right answer. A general guideline is that lactating cows need two gallons of water per 100 pounds of body weight per day.

Friday, June 9, 2023

Study Reviews Farmer Irrigation Scheduling Tendencies in Dry Years

Study Reviews Farmer Irrigation Scheduling Tendencies in Dry Years.

Friday, June 9, 2023

Weekly Weather Update: June 8, 2023

Weekly Weather Update: June 8, 2023

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Early Season Irrigation During Drought

Early Season Irrigation During Drought

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Estimated Crop Water Use for June 5-11, 2023

Friday, June 2, 2023

Major Nebraska Rivers and Their Drainages: Part 4

Featuring the Republican River, which holds the record for the worst flood in Nebraska history.

Friday, May 19, 2023

Major Nebraska Rivers and Their Drainages: Part 3

Part 3 of the Nebraska Rivers series focuses on the Loup River drainage system, which originates in the Sandhills.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

May is the Perfect Time to Learn More about Your Drinking Water!

Water is life! In Nebraska, approximately 85 percent of people receive their drinking water from groundwater resources. This includes individual homeowners living in suburban and rural areas, as well as the majority of towns and cities across the state. Because of Nebraska’s relative wealth of groundwater resources, we often tend to overlook the vital role water plays in the everyday lives of Nebraskans and our state as a whole.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Watering New Plants

One of the most important factors in getting plants off to a good start is watering. Overall, the best guidance is to water to the bottom of the roots and to keep the roots of new plants moist, not soggy or dry. Inserting a screwdriver into the soil will help with determining the moisture content by gaining a sense required to push it in and also to feel the soil particles that stick to the blade. If they feel muddy, then water is likely being applied too often; if it’s dry and powdery, then it needs to be applied more frequently.