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Platte’s future in doubt as drought lingers

MITCHELL LIERMAN October 25, 2022

liermanm2@lopers.unk.edu The Platte River has underpinned life across south-central Nebraska since before the written record. When drought and low snowmelt make water scarce, anxieties...

In drought conditions, corn stalks have shorter ears. Photo provided by Leah Smith

Drought struggles cast shadow on fall harvest

MITCHELL LIERMAN September 28, 2022

liermanm2@lopers.unk.edu September rains reinvigorated the Platte River as irrigators began the transition out of a growing season plagued by drought and high heat. As harvest picks up, water inflows...

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