This is Nevin Price with the UNWNRD and this is the Crop Water Use Report for the week of July 27, 2015
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Over the past week, wheat used __.16__ inches.

Expected use by wheat for this week is .16 until harvested.

Over the past week, corn used __1.60__ inches.

Expected use by corn for this week is __1.76__ inches.

In the past week, beets used __.96__ inches.

Expected use by beets for this week is _1.33__ inches.

Over the past week, potatoes used __1.36__ inches.

Expected use by potatoes for this week is __.96__ inches.

In the past week, beans used __1.60__ inches.

Expected use by beans for this week is __1.60__ inches.

In the past week, mature uncut alfalfa used 1.60 inches and cut early stage alfalfa used .16 inches.

Expected use by alfalfa for this week for early stage alfalfa is __.16__ inches and 1.60 for mature alfalfa.

In past week, actively growing lawns used __1.70__ inches.

Expected use by actively growing lawns for this week __1.70 _ inches.

In the past week average ET gage readings were __1.60__ inches.

With weather planned to stay in the 90s through-out the week and minimal chances for rain crop water use should stay high.

Please continue checking moisture levels throughout the soil profile to determine total available water and adjust irrigation application rates accordingly.

For more information please contact 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.