The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, Nov. 5 shows improvement across the state. Barton County has improved some with the southeast corner now just abnormally dry. Stafford County and Pawnee also improved. Severe and moderate drought increased across the state. The six to ten-day outlook (Nov. 12 to 16) indicates a 50 to 60% chance of likely above normal temperatures and a 33 to 40% chance of leaning above normal for precipitation. The eight to 14-day outlook (Nov. 14 to 20) indicates a 40 to 60% chance of likely above normal for temperatures and a 40 to 50% chance of leaning above normal for precipitation. Good for the wheat crop. We have finally received some moisture with hopefully more on the way. Things almost look wet. We have water in ditches and even a bit of standing water in the fields. This provides some hope but is the drought nearing an end? Hopefully you said no.