Drought Outlook 2026: Weather, Water and Risk Management (March 2, 2026 Webinar)

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Nebraska producers are entering another season of drought uncertainty. This webinar will provide an update on spring rainfall expectations, snowpack conditions in the North Platte River Basin, and what those signals could mean for irrigation supplies. Presenters will also discuss irrigation preparation and in-season management strategies, along with key crop insurance considerations as producers evaluate coverage decisions in a dry year. Join us for a timely discussion connecting weather forecasts, water outlooks and farm-level risk management decisions. 

With: 

  • Jessica Groskopf, Agricultural Economics Extension Educator 
  • Eric Hunt, Weather Ready Farms Program Director 
  • Talon Mues, Water and Cropping Systems Extension Educator 
  • Xin Qiao, Irrigation Management Extension Specialist 
  • Gary Stone, Water and Cropping Systems Extension Educator 
  • Cory Walters, Associate Professor, Agricultural Economics

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