This is Nevin Price with the UNWNRD and this is the

Crop Water Use Report for the week of May 29, 2017 to June 5, 2016

Average use by wheat was 1.76 inches.

Projected use by wheat for this week is 1.98 inches.

Average use by corn was .16 inches.

Projected use by corn for this week is .32 inches.

Average use by potatoes was .16 inches.

Projected use by potatoes for this week is .18 inches.

Average use by mature alfalfa was 1.6 inches.

Projected use by mature alfalfa for this week is 1.8 inches.

Average use by lawns was 1.8 inches.

Projected use by lawns for this week is 2.0 inches.

The average ET gage reading was 1.6 inches.

Weather forecasts for next week shows a warming trend with a chance for precipitation however, use will be up next week with the warmer temperatures.    

The crop water use report is completed using the average growth stage for each crop and ET gage reading from across the district. To find the conversion your specific crop growth stage visit https://nawmn.unl.edu/GrowthStageData .  

For more information or to inquire about ET gages or soil moisture monitoring equipment, please contact Nevin Price at the Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources District at 308.432.6190 or visit our website at www.unwnrd.org.  We are committed to helping Nebraskans conserve and protect groundwater.