Farmers look to the skies to fight drought conditions

  • Area farmers are being forced to turn to pivots and irrigation after a dry May. Recent rainfall will help, but farmers have to overcome a dry start to the season. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz
    Area farmers are being forced to turn to pivots and irrigation after a dry May. Recent rainfall will help, but farmers have to overcome a dry start to the season. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz
  • Source: National Weather Service. Editor’s Note: Genoa’s May totals were not available. This chart shows rainfall amount (in inches) for April and May compared to what is normal for the area.
    Source: National Weather Service. Editor’s Note: Genoa’s May totals were not available. This chart shows rainfall amount (in inches) for April and May compared to what is normal for the area.
  • Source: National Drought Mitigation Center
    Source: National Drought Mitigation Center
    All eyes are on the skies. Despite rainfall in recent days, area farmers are having to weigh their options as they plan their farm season. A drier than normal April and May around central Nebraska could affect crop yields come harvest time. “May to June is where you get the most rainfall for all regions,” Bruno P. Lena, PhD, said. Lena is an Assistant Extension...

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