Natural Resources Conservation Service

Nebraska

United States Department of Agriculture

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Drought

As drought conditions worsen in Nebraska, NRCS has compiled resources from USDA, NRCS and other agencies and organizations to help farmers and ranchers cope with the current hot and dry conditions.

Nebraska NRCS Drought Fact Sheets

Links to Other Drought Resources

News and Updates

NRCS Grants to Help farmers, ranchers adapt to drought (press release 10/1/12)
Drought can create conservation plan compliance issues (press release 8/27/2012)
Nebraska NRCS Provides Assistance to Farmers in Drought Areas (press release 8/3/2012)
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces New Drought Assistance, Designates an Additional 218 Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas (press release 08/01/2012)
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces New Obama Administration Efforts to Assist Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Drought (press release 07/23/2012)
Secretary's Column: The Means to Help Producers Impacted by Drought (07/20/12)
Press Briefing: Press Secretary Jay Carney and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack (transcript 07/19/12)
USDA Announces Streamlined Disaster Designation Process with Lower Emergency Loan Rates and Greater CRP Flexibility in Disaster Areas (press release 07/11/12)