Plains, Midwest Drought Picture Mixed

Plains, Midwest Drought Picture Mixed

Author: The Cattle Business Weekly newspaper April 8, 2026 Duration: 3:47
As early spring moisture remains uneven Much of the region received moisture over the Easter holiday weekend. That is good, because the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor released on April 2 paints a familiar early-spring story across the Northern Plains and Midwest: improvement in pockets, stubborn dryness in others, and a growing dependence on timely April moisture. Released weekly through a partnership led by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the map shows drought inte...

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Duration: 4:30
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Duration: 2:46
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Duration: 4:35
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Duration: 5:04
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Duration: 8:01
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