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Drought and windy conditions leave farmers concerned about growing season

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More than 80% of the Nebraska-Kansas-Oklahoma region is experiencing abnormally dry conditions. Recent rains have helped ease back the dryness, but aren't enough to eliminate the drought conditions farmers and ranchers are facing this season. (Will Bauer/Nebraska Public Media)
More than 80% of the Nebraska-Kansas-Oklahoma region is experiencing abnormally dry conditions. Recent rains have helped ease back the dryness, but aren't enough to eliminate the drought conditions farmers and ranchers are facing this season. (Will Bauer/Nebraska Public Media)

More than 80% of the Nebraska-Kansas-Oklahoma region is experiencing abnormally dry conditions.

Recent rains weren't enough to ease the drought conditions — and farmers and ranchers are worried.

Elizabeth Rembert of Harvest Public Media reports.

Will Bauer of Nebraska Public Media provided some reporting for this story.

This segment aired on May 24, 2022.

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