The first stage of replacing Tunnel No. 2 on the Goshen/Gering-Fort Laramie Canal has been completed. This phase focused on the inlet and outlets of Tunnel No. 2 to prepare for the full tunnel removal/replacement, which is scheduled to begin in fall 2026.
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.
