Nebraska Alfalfa Marketing Association

06/09/2026

“56% of hay acres under drought”

06/04/2026

Still a ways to go but every bit of improvement is a plus!!

6/2: Rain granted some relief in parts of the West & Plains over the last two weeks, but Extreme to Exceptional (D3–D4) remains entrenched in these regions. Meanwhile, dry conditions rapidly expanded in the Upper Midwest & Great Lakes.

's Footprint: 48.78% of the USA

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

06/02/2026

This stinks….

June outlook from NOAA NWS Climate Prediction Center

Drought is expected to persist across much of the West & Mid-Atlantic, and develop in the Midwest. Parts of the South & Southwest may see some relief as drought conditions improve or end.

For more: http://drought.gov/forecasts

U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

05/30/2026

This is never good news…..

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05/25/2026

⛈️🌧️A prolonged wet pattern will continue in much of the South and Southeast, with rainfall possibly exceeding 5 inches over the next 5 days. Scattered flash flooding is possible, especially in urban areas and areas with saturated soils. Stay weather-aware and plan ahead!

05/21/2026

Conditions worsened in parts of the Midwest this week, with small areas of improvement in Illinois and Iowa. The rest of the Lower 48 saw a mix of improvement and degradation to dryness and drought.

Puerto Rico saw degradation this week, while Hawaii and Alaska saw a few areas of improvement.

See more change maps: https://go.unl.edu/change-maps

05/20/2026

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05/12/2026

Last season’s surplus may be the buffer producers need as drought and wildfire pressures intensify.