As of April 19, the Nebraska Drought Monitor shows 96% of Nebraska in moderate to extreme drought. With planting being critical for everything else that happens during the growing season, the dry conditions have led to a variety of questions this planting season. In this article educators from the University of Nebraska work through the questions they've received.

Despite technological advances, weather factors still play a major role in crop production, especially precipitation. The current U.S. Drought Monitor shows more than two-thirds of South Dakota under abnormally dry to severe drought conditions. If this pattern continues, cropping decisions may need to be adjusted for upcoming growing season.