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Nebraska Faces Drought Challenges Despite Late-Season Rains

8/13/2025

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Nebraska's western regions continue to grapple with a stubborn drought, even as spring and summer brought some relief. National Weather Service forecaster Chris Buttler cautions that without substantial rainfall, conditions could stagnate. Meanwhile, Nebraska Wheat Board's Royce Schaneman predicts a dip in wheat supply, likely driving prices up, though late-season rains have somewhat alleviated farmers' irrigation burdens.

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Nebraska's western regions continue to grapple with a stubborn drought, even as spring and summer brought some relief. National Weather Service forecaster Chris Buttler cautions that without substantial rainfall, conditions could stagnate. Meanwhile, Nebraska Wheat Board's Royce Schaneman predicts a dip in wheat supply, likely driving prices up, though late-season rains have somewhat alleviated farmers' irrigation burdens.